Occupational Therapist - Good Sam Hospital

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

TriHealth in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Acute Care to join a dynamic hospital-based rehabilitation team. You will evaluate patients, plan and implement therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery goals.

Your role includes supervising staff, educating teammates, and coordinating care with patients and families while maintaining documentation and contributing to program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in OT or related field.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Active OT state licensure to practice in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and plan/provide therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary team.
• Directly supervise assistants, interns and support staff; participate in program development and education.
• Communicate treatment plans with patient and family; coordinate with other team members.
• Maintain documentation and discharge planning; support continuous quality improvement.

Skills

BLS certification

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in OT

OT State Licensure

Job description

At TriHealth, become an essential part of patient recovery as an Occupational Therapist Acute Care.

Are you a skilled and compassionate occupational therapist looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives within a dynamic hospital environment? We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable clinician to join our multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in delivering safe, effective, and individualized rehabilitation care. If you are committed to supporting patients through their recovery journey and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to meet you.

Location: Good Sam Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

• Work Schedule:

  Full Time Day - Rotates Weekends and Holidays

Incentives & Benefits:

• For full-time or part-time, there is a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• For PRN/Optional, there is access to 401(k) and other benefits.

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview

Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for the communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family. Directly supervises assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in-services to staff, hospital personnel and the community. Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• State Licensure
• Up to 1 year experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapeutic management, goal modification, patient/family education, ongoing discharge planning and referral for appropriate professionals/programs, periodic re-assessment, and develops goal driven treatment plans taking into consideration the patient's age, educational level, family support, and cultural and psychosocial issues. Maintains established departmental productivity levels and manages time effectively. Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department. Furthers knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands‑on practice, individual training sessions, etc. Areas could also include: special interest groups, district meetings, post‑graduate work, seminars, awareness of scope of practice laws and regulations, or other professional activities. Contributes to department/center program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program coordinator. Contributes to the department through presenting and implementing new treatment technique/procedure, group treatment idea, student supervision, request for new equipment, team participation, and other areas approved by management.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following.

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community