Occupational Therapist

We are more than a health system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Based on problems identified, the occupational therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. 90% Direct Patient Care
- Evaluates and treats patients after physician referral to: Develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques. Implements plan of care based on appropriate occupational performance frame of reference(s): bio-mechanical, sensorimotor, and/or rehabilitative. Attends multidisciplinary patient care meetings. Recommends Medical Equipment required for discharge. Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members. Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties. Supervises patient assignments and duties of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) and rehab technicians. Is involved in department quality improvement through utilization review and quality assurance program. Serves as clinical instructor for OT and COTA students. Educates other disciplines and medical/hospital personnel on the topic of OT purpose, goals and treatment policies and procedures. There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. Bachelor's Degree (Required)BLS
- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association, DL-HC
- Driver's License only if in a Home Care department
- Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC
- Licensed in Field
- State of Ohio, OT
- Occupational Therapist
- American Occupational Therapy Assoc. Occupational Therapy. New graduates with excellent references considered. Work Shift: Rehabilitation
- Inpatient if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment