Homecare Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is hiring a department supervisor to coordinate daily clinical operations and lead staff to deliver high-quality pediatric care. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, Ohio OT licensure, and CPR certification, with leadership and administrative responsibilities across planning, budgeting, and program implementation.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in a clinical setting, acute pediatric experience preferred, and a valid Ohio driver’s license with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy is required.
• CPR certification is required within 60 days post hire or post expiration.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and auto insurance as required by hospital policy; pass motor vehicle background inspection and driving qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily department operations including policies, procedures, budgeting, recruitment and other administrative tasks.
• Participates in departmental planning, marketing and implementation of new programs.
• Performs clinical duties of department staff, interacting with patients, families and health care teams.
• Serves as a liaison for the department in committees and with internal/external groups.
• Supervises department staff, providing clinical leadership and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Assists with training and continuing education of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal relationships

Decision making

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Overview:Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.Job Description Summary:Assists the coordination of daily clinical operations and the planning, evaluation, and implementation of program services. Manages and evaluates staff, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with standards and regulations.Job Description:Essential Functions:Assists with the daily operations of the department, including policies and procedures, budget management, recruitment, and other administrative tasks.Participates in departmental planning, marketing and implementation of new programs. Assists with coordination of departmental performance improvement activities.Performs the clinical duties of department staff, effectively interacting with patients, families, health care teams and supervised staff.Serves as an advocate and liaison for department in committees and meetings and with internal and external groups.Supervises department staff, providing clinical leadership and expertise and ensuring compliance with performance standards and external regulatory agencies. Assist with the training and continuing education of staff.Education Requirement:Bachelor's Degree in related field, required.Licensure Requirement:State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy, required.Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.Certifications:CPR certification, required. Must be received no later than 60 days post hire or 60 days post expiration.Skills:Exceptional customer service, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal relationship skills.Effective leadership, decision-making, and supervisory skills.Strong organizational and analytical skills.Experience:Two years minimum experience in a clinical setting, required.Acute care pediatric experience, preferred.Experience in a leadership capacity, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Squat/kneelFREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Sitting, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"