Occupational Therapist

Contingent | Therapy Services

DEPARTMENT: Therapy Services

JOB POSITION: Occupational Therapist

JOB STATUS: Contingent position budgeted for approximately 16 hours per two-week pay period. working flexible day shift hours.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Registered by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and current licensure by the State of Ohio. Current CPR Certification.

JOB DUTIES: Occupational Therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. This person will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The practice of occupational therapy shall include assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, communication, and demonstration of leadership to address the needs of patients and their families, as well as to foster a positive working relationship among professionals and ancillary staff. This person may be caring for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or senior patients and will have the knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of these populations. Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities and treatment. Administers treatments and occupational agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or other physical limitation. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

JOB AVAILABILITY:
To be discussed with the applicant at the time of interview.

COMPENSATION:
To be discussed with the applicant at the time of interview.

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