EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Valid state Occupational Therapist licensure.
- One year of Occupational Therapy experience required.
- Prior experience working in home health or a similar community-based setting highly preferred.
- BLS required.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- NIMS certification required; can be obtained at job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical effort required in the performance of duties includes lifting and/or moving patient with or without the use of an assistive device. Position frequently requires use of hands to fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach above shoulder level. Position is required to travel, walk, stand, sit for long periods of time, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, crawl, lift, carry, push, pull, see, speak and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus necessary. Position requires ability to stoop, bend, kneel, balance, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. Position is required to communicate both orally and in writing including operating a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed.
Significant portions of work assignments involve occupational risk, such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls, or back injury sustained with assisting in moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials. Significant portions of work assignments involve ergonomic risk. Job requires lifting over 30 pounds and ability to walk up and down stairs. Significant portions of work assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity. Significant portions of work assignments involve exposure to dirt, odors, noise, exposure to temperature/weather extremes. Working surfaces may be unleveled, slippery or unstable.
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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. Alamosa County Public Health Department (ACPHD) believes that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is one where all employees and community partners, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, feel valued and respected. As an employer, we are committed to nondiscriminatory practices and providing equitable opportunities for employment and advancement.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.