Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Clorazene, Wexide, Unicide, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally during ADL's when working with patients on toileting, bathing, and feeding. Occasionally during treatments involving wounds.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Whatever hazards that may exist in patient rooms. Minimal.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed to give directions.
Vision: Needed to evaluate gestures and movements.
Smell: N/A Hearing: Needed to adequately communicate.
Touch: Needed for palpation of musculature and skin, to assess temperature, to distinguish between hot/cold, sharp/dull, etc..
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 35%
Twist: 2%
Stand: 20%
Crawl: 1%
Walk: 20%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 1%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 2%
Bend: 3%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
- Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift/carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: 5
Stand: 30
Crawl: 5
Walk: 30
Kneel: 5
Lift: 10
Drive: 60
Squat: 5
Climb: 5
Bend: 5
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.
Normal weight: Often
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
Fine Manipulation: Keyboarding & writing often and for lengthy periods during the day. May also push wheelchairs.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Required elevating table in order to allow room for wheelchair armrests. Operating vehicle for home evaluations.
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 7
- Outside hours : 1
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Lighting: Average
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Normal Range
- Atmosphere: Odors, Dust
Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.
Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or mask when indicated.
Pay Range
USD $28.83 - USD $37.13 /Hr
Responsibilities
- Preferred Experience
- Previous experience in an occupational therapy or rehabilitation setting is preferred but not required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Ability to lift and assist patients safely, handle therapy equipment, and manage therapy-related tasks.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow detailed therapy plans.
- Required Licensure/Education
- Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Illinois.
- This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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