Occupational Therapist: Hrly PT

What You Will Do

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards and written timeframes of facility policy of care and practice.
• Independently selects appropriate evaluation tools consistent with patient’s history, diagnosis, and medical status, per documentation and observation.
• Evaluation techniques are performed safely and accurately, taking into account the patient’s pre-morbid history and current physical, psychosocial, and educational status/needs.
• Long and short term goals are realistic, measurable, and address functional needs. Goals are written upon completion of evaluation.
• Plans and provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge about equipment/materials utilized in patient care per observation and chart documentation.
• Modifies short and long term goals, activities, frequency and/or length of treatment in response to patient’s status in collaboration with team members.
• Completes all documentation of services for review by other members of the Rehabilitation team.
• Responsible to independently write clear, concise, relevant, and include documentation that facilitates communication of the patient’s status and ongoing needs.
• Teaches patients the skills and techniques required for participation in activities; and evaluates patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior as relates to their rehabilitative potential.
• Adapts programs according to the needs and abilities of individual patients.
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices such as splints and braces for patient use.
• Supervises the treatment activities of COTAs and aides.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree from a program accredited by the ACOTE.
• Licensure in the state of Ohio or license eligible. Registration nationally through the professional association (NBCOT).
• Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• FOM (Functional Outcome Measures) certification preferred.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy.
• Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.
• Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of new research and practices in the field so as to provide the patients the best possible care and treatment.
• Successful completion of a one hundred eighty (180) day probationary period.