Occupational Therapist

Overview

Kettering Health Washington Township

Kettering Health Washington Township, formerly Southview Medical Center, has served the South Dayton, Ohio suburbs including Centerville, Kettering, West Carrollton, Moraine, Miamisburg, Springboro, Bellbrook, and Waynesville for over 40 years. KH Washington Township is a 123 licensed-bed hospital and medical campus that is conveniently located off I-675. Our full-service hospital includes maternity care, emergency services, hand trauma center, and specialty services located within the adjacent medical offices. In 2020, KH Washington Township received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States. Received 5 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

In cooperation with the referral source, provides occupational therapy evaluation to determine the extent of the symptoms and/or functional limitations relevant to the diagnosis Develops treatment plan that is targeted and adjusted to decrease or eliminate the symptoms and functional limitations Uses the physical elements of thermo-therapy, electro-therapy, hydrotherapy, exercise, postural training/bio-mechanics, gait training, soft tissue mobilization, and independent living skills training for treatment Objectively documents progress in elimination of symptoms and restoration of function Is involved with a full spectrum of patients, including Infant, Child, Adult and Geriatric populations Provides supervision and direction to physical therapy assistants to assure that patient’s goals and objectives are met

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio

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