Occupational Therapist - 25% recruitment supplement (PN 20079199)

About the role

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities’ Division of Residential Resources oversees the state’s eight Developmental Centers, which provide short‑term, intensive treatment and support for individuals experiencing significant challenges living in the community. These centers offer person‑centered services focused on building independent living skills and helping people transition back to community‑based settings when possible. Residential Resources is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, consultation, and leadership in occupational therapy practices across multiple developmental centers. This role ensures high‑quality therapeutic services, oversees contracted OT staff, and integrates OT plans with interdisciplinary clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Document evaluations, observations, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Assess clients’ physical, cognitive, perceptual, and psychosocial functioning using standardized and non‑standardized tools.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement individual treatment plans (IPP).
• Provide sensory integration treatment and develop OT interventions to improve daily living, leisure, and community participation.
• Coordinate with medical, nursing, and programming teams to integrate OT into therapeutic programs.
• Develop and guide OT practices and core guidelines across all developmental centers.
• Provide direction to OTs and oversee contracted OT staff.
• Ensure sensory interventions and activities are appropriately implemented center‑wide.
• Provide dysphagia evaluations and recommendations and monitor swallowing status.
• Train staff on adaptive equipment, feeding techniques, mealtime skills, choking prevention, and modified food textures.
• Conduct functional assessments and maintain documentation within the Electronic Health Record (e.g., PointClickCare).
• Provide consultation to clients, healthcare professionals, and external partners.
• Participate in planning and implementing OT services, policies, and procedures.
• Request and maintain adaptive equipment.
• Serve as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Exposed to unpredictable behavior of clients.

Requirements

• Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapist License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code.
• Experience as an Occupational Therapist (role seeks an experienced practitioner).

Skills

• Technical Skills: Medical, Client Advocacy
• Professional Skills: Building Trust, Collaboration, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication

Pay

Compensation $36.01 - $50.37 + additional $9.00 an hr

Schedule

Full-time; Work Hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work Location & Schedule: three days per week in DODD central office, one day per week at the Columbus Developmental Center, and one day per week traveling to other Developmental Centers throughout Ohio as needed.