Occupational Therapist - Burn Center

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to evaluate, assess, and treat patients with diverse physical, educational, or psychosocial needs. You will collaborate with families and the care team to provide comprehensive therapy and education, while maintaining high standards of documentation and patient safety.

The role requires NBCOT certification and Ohio licensure, with a preference for 3+ years of relevant experience and healthcare exposure.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc/PhD) and professional licensure.
• NBCOT certification required and current Ohio licensure.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and treat patients with physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Complete documentation and patient/family education per division protocols.
• Supervise COTA/L, volunteers, or students per OT regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Occupational therapy experience

Experience with all organizational lev

Healthcare experience

Education

OT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral) in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

Ohio State Licensure

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

The Occupational Therapist utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate/assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.

Responsibilities

1. Utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate, assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.
2. Communicates effectively with patient, family members, and team members as needed.
3. Performs appropriate and necessary documentation and patient/family education, per division protocols.
4. Supervises COTA/L, volunteer, or student per OT regulations.
5. Other duties as required.

Other information

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in occupational therapy is required.
   
2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
   
4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
   
2. Certification: Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and current Ohio state licensure is required.
3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 3 years is preferred.
   
4. Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite