Occupational Therapist

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s University Hospital Rehabilitation Services seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the care team at Dodd Hall. The OT will assess patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and contribute to discharge planning within a collaborative rehab setting.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and be licensed in Ohio. The role involves 40 hours per week with varying shifts; background check may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and establish plans of care as part of a rehabilitation team.
• Provide a wide variety of occupational therapy treatments and patient education.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care with community resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff to ensure coordinated care.

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Ohio

Job description

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Job Title:

Occupational Therapist

Department:

University Hospital | Rehabilitation Services, Dodd Hall

Each rehabilitation team member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to patients and families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities. Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and aides) and to other participants in patient care activities, including attending and resident physicians, nurses, their support staff, and Patient Care Resource Managers to assure coordination of services and programs.

A team member embraces the Intensive Caring values of the organization and uses them to guide interactions with others. The occupational therapist (OT) will also provide specialized treatments to help the patient explore and identify productive avocational interests. Treatments include assessment of interests, introduction to various methods used to explore resources post discharge (use of the internet, identification of local organizations, methods to inquire about resources), exposure to local organizations, and education material to maximize patient post discharge planning. The OT is expected to be the contact for the community link and be a liaison for patients/staff/consumers of Rehabilitation Services

Required Qualifications

All rehabilitation team members must be licensed or certified with the respective profession, occupational therapy and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions occupational therapists, and must hold Master’s degrees. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution. All licensed professionals must be cleared through the National Database of Practitioners. Typically, one-two years experience working in a medical setting is preferred for all professionals hired.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Location:

Dodd Hall (0171)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift

Varying Shifts

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.