Occupational Therapist East

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

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate pediatric patients, develop treatment plans, fabricate adaptive equipment, and educate families. You will document progress and collaborate with staff to support optimal development and independence.

Requires a Bachelor's in OT, Ohio licensure, NBCOT registration, and CPR within 60 days of hire. One year pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (required).
• State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy (required).
• Registered (R) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (required).
• CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration (required).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine developmental or functional status and develop an individualized treatment plan.
• Administer therapeutic treatments to improve development, function, and independence.
• Fabricate, recommend, or provide adaptive equipment and splints to improve function and mobility.
• Educate patients and families on treatment goals, home exercises, and compliance.
• Document evaluation results and patient progress per hospital and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain caseload administration: scheduling, daily charges, and timely documentation.
• Participate in continuing education and departmental training to advance practice.
• Supervise students and assistants as appropriate.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview: Job Description Summary:

Evaluates the developmental and functional status of pediatric patients, administers treatment, fabricates, or recommends adaptive equipment and splints, documents evaluation results and patient progress, and provides patient and family education.

Job Description: Essential Functions:

Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan. Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence. Utilizes developmental activities, modalities, and other treatment techniques to meet each patient’s specific needs and achieve therapy goals, observes, and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Fabricates, recommends, or provides adaptive equipment, splints, or casts to maintain functional body joint positions, restrict muscle contractures, prevent deformities, and improve function or mobility. Fits patient and instructs on use of item. Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding. Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation. Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP. Conducts educational programs for hospital staff, students, and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs, licensed and certified occupational therapy assistants, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided.

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, required.

Licensure Requirement: State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy, required.

Certifications: Registered (R) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, required.

CPR certificationno later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.

Skills: (not specified)

Experience: One year of occupational therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in area of pediatrics, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Working Outdoors
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

"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"

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