About this opportunity
Shannon Medical Center lists this Occupational Therapy Assistant opportunity in san angelo, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, plans and implements specific treatment programs for neonatal through geriatric patients according to accepted Occupational Therapy practices and principles. These treatment programs will be performed within an interdisciplinary framework.
Supervises the Following Positions
Positions: Students, Volunteers, and Observers
Physical Requirements
The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
May have to handle emergency situations.
May be subject to irregular hours.
May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously): Sitting- Occasionally
Walking- Frequently
Standing- Frequently
Bending-Frequently
Squatting- Frequently
Climbing-Occasionally
Kneeling-Occasionally
Twisting-Occasionally
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
Working Conditions
Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. This role may include working in less-than-ideal home conditions, which can include exposure to extreme temperatures and environments that may not meet typical cleanliness standards such as clutter, unkept surfaces, and homes with pets. Works in various conditions.
Performance: Essential Functions
Who can apply
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