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Assistive Technology Professional/Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Evansville, IN, USA
Full-time

The Assistive Technology Professional is a full-time position with great hours in a team oriented atmosphere. This position provides an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by ensuring access to equipment that directly impacts their independence.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • The Assistive Technology Professional position requires a friendly and motivated individual who wants to grow with us, as we continually provide more complex rehabilitation services to the community. 
  • The Assistive Technology Professional will evaluate an individual’s needs for assistive technology and or power mobility, secure funding, as well as deliver and make adjustments to equipment.  A background in seating and mobility is preferred, but not required.
Educational Background: 
Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited program with NBCOT certification and Indiana License OR
Skills/Experience: 
  • Assistive Technology Professional certification OR
  • Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA accredited program with NBCOT certification and Indiana License OR 
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license and valid car insurance.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 70 lbs. on an occasional basis and 40 lbs. on a regular basis. 
  • Ability to assist clients in activities including kneeling, crouching, reaching and bending.
  • Ability to lift and transfer, with assistance, individuals who weigh up to 250 lbs.
  • Ability to push large adults in wheelchairs.

Organization Info

Easterseals

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1942
About Us
Mission: 

For nearly 100 years Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families challenged by disabilities. Now, as America faces a broad range of new issues, we make a major, positive, life-changing difference in the lives of people and families facing today's disabilities. The work we do every day is redefining disabilities for the 21st century.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 21 2019
Active Until: 
May 21 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Easterseals
industry: 
Nonprofit