MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education – Completion of an accredited program for Occupational Therapists recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Occupational Therapy Education or approved successor organization.
Experience – Minimum of one (1) year or relevant experience preferred.
Licenses & Certification – Incumbent must possess and maintain a current Occupational Therapy license by the Oklahoma Medical Board of Licensure and Supervision. Incumbent must have a BLS certification.
Knowledge & Skills –
Knowledge and experience of the principles and procedures of Occupational Therapy and it’s relationship to health, treatment and prevention of disability, quality of life issues and the value of interdisciplinary interaction through supervision and monitoring of an Occupational Therapy Program.
Ability to develop and monitor quality assurance plans in accordance with pertinent rules, standards, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, medical staff, administrative staff, health care professionals and the general public both orally and in writing.
The purpose of the position is to plan, develop, direct and coordinate occupational therapy activities for inpatients and outpatients within the designated service area of the Muscogee Nation Department of Health. This is a non-exempt position as applicable to the provisions of the FLSA.
Work is performed in an inpatient and outpatient health care setting. There is common exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous materials. The work may include a certain amount of exposure to hostile and/or emotionally disturbed patients, families, and visitors. Must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take precautions as requested and required.
Work in the ambulatory health care setting requires considerable walking between exam and treatment rooms, and long periods of moving about the work unit. Work requires regular and recurring bending, stooping, stretching, kneeling, and lifting of patients or similar activities.
Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:
Adheres to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies and uses professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice that affect occupational therapy practice and guide ethical decision making in practice.
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