Occupational Therapist

About the Role

We are open to full-time or part-time (32 hours per week) for this role. The schedule will be day shift, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates pediatric patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations.
• Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan.
• Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence.
• Utilizes developmental activities, modalities, and other treatment techniques to meet each patient’s specific needs and achieve therapy goals; observes and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Fabricates, recommends, or provides adaptive equipment, splints, or casts to maintain functional body joint positions, restrict muscle contractures, prevent deformities, and improve function or mobility. Fits patient and instructs on use of item.
• Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
• Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development, including participation in EBP.
• Conducts educational programs for hospital staff, students, and the community.
• Delegates to students from accredited programs, licensed and certified occupational therapy assistants, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, required.
• State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy, required.
• Registered (R) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, required.
• CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.
• One year of occupational therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in area of pediatrics, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Biohazard waste, climb stairs/ladder, cold temperatures, fumes/gases/vapors, hot temperatures, lifting/carrying 41-60 lbs, lifting/carrying 61-100 lbs, pushing/pulling 41-60 lbs, working outdoors.
• Frequently: Bend/twist, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, computer skills, lifting/carrying 11-20 lbs, lifting/carrying 21-40 lbs, patient equipment, pushing/pulling 26-40 lbs, squat/kneel.
• Continuously: Audible speech, color vision, decision making, depth perception, flexing/extending of neck, hand use (grasping, gripping, turning), hearing acuity, interpreting data, lifting/carrying 0-10 lbs, peripheral vision, problem solving, pushing/pulling 0-25 lbs, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing (far/near), sitting, standing, walking.