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Driver's Rehabilitation Specialist/Occupational Therapist/OTA

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Evansville, IN, USA
Full-time

The Driver’s Rehabilitation Specialist is a full-time position with great hours in a team oriented atmosphere. This position will also give you the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by providing evaluations and training that directly impacts their independence. 

Areas of Responsibility: 

The Driver’s Rehabilitation Specialist works with people of all ages and abilities, exploring alternative transportation solutions for drivers with special needs.  This includes helping older drivers and their families master the challenges of diminishing driving skills.  The driver’s rehab specialist will provide evaluations for an individual’s ability to drive, and if required, provide training and recommend equipment to meet the individual’s needs.

Educational Background: 
Degree in Occupational Therapy or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA accredited program with NBCOT certification and Indiana License. 
Skills/Experience: 
  • 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 16 2019
Active Until: 
May 16 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Easterseals
industry: 
Nonprofit