Occupational Therapist

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical facility in Ohio seeks an Occupational Therapist to join their Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. In this role, you will provide therapeutic services and support for psychiatric patients, ensuring personalized patient care. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid license in Ohio. The position requires collaboration with other team members for program planning and patient evaluations, contributing to effective discharge planning and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services for psychiatric patients.
• Conduct assessments and interventions related to performance abilities.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team for patient care.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University and OSU Harding Hospital are committed to enhancing the quality of care that our patients receive. The Occupational Therapist functions as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team on a psychiatric patient care unit. The Interdisciplinary Treatment Team cultivates an atmosphere of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The Occupational Therapist functions within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to provide patient care and supportive services that are directed at achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in his or her own care plan, and maintaining a high level of productivity. Patients and their family will experience the benefits of personalized patient focused care through the integrated skills of all Treatment Team members. Services provided include 24-hour inpatient care, outpatient, and an Adult Partial Hospitalization Program for psychiatric patients.

The Occupational Therapist also accepts occupational therapy referrals for assessment / intervention in performance areas, for inpatient psychiatric patients who may have performance dysfunctions that interfere with the patient’s daily functional ability, as related to performance abilities. The Occupational Therapist provides therapeutic services, including assessment, intervention, program planning, and implementation, assists with discharge planning and provides related documentation in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.