Occupational Therapist- Homecare

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate developmental and functional status of pediatric patients, administer therapy, fabricate adaptive equipment, and document progress for families and care teams.

The position requires Ohio licensure, NBCOT registration, CPR certification, and a commitment to ongoing education, with responsibilities including patient education, care coordination, and participation in departmental training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Registered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required.
• CPR certification is required (no later than 60 days post hire).
• One year of pediatric OT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the developmental and functional status of pediatric patients and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Administers therapeutic treatment to improve development, function, and independence.
• Fabricates or provides adaptive equipment and splints as needed and trains patients in use.
• Educates patients and families on treatment goals and home programs; documents progress accordingly.
• Maintains caseload documentation, scheduling, and billing entries.
• Participates in continuing education and departmental training to enhance professional development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

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.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

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: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Sitting

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near

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"