Occupational Therapist - Contingent (60946)

Fairfield Medical Center; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, set treatment goals, plan and document care, and support a high standard of clinical service on a day shift.

The role includes supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, contributing to program development, and mentoring students while ensuring compliance with AOTA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Valid Ohio OT license required.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, establishes goals, plans treatments and documents evaluations and treatments accurately.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according to state laws.
• Assists with budgeting, department goals and improving patient satisfaction.
• Mentors volunteers and students in accordance with AOTA guidelines.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Education

Graduate of OT program

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: *FMC Main Campus - Lancaster, OH 43130Position Type: Contingent .10Travel Percentage: No Driving RequiredJob Shift: DayJob Category: ClinicalFor more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.

The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.

When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.

Pay Rate: $30.29-$49.88 hourly

Job Description:

• Evaluates patients, establishes appropriate treatment goals, plans treatments, carries out treatment plan and documents evaluations and treatments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according to state laws.
• Assists manager in the areas of: budgeting, setting yearly department goals, revising work instructions, providing in-service training and education and assisting with improving patient satisfaction survey scores.
• Assists with Occupational Therapy promotional activities, program development, etc.
• Supervises and mentors volunteers and/or students in adherence with department work instructions and/or AOTA guidelines.
• Exerting up to 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10-20 pounds of force often.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program required.
• Possess a valid license to practice in the State of Ohio.
• One year of experience preferred.