Occupational Therapist I-Inpatient Therapy

Kettering Health Network; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist I at the Main Campus in Ohio to provide patient-centered occupational therapy across the care continuum. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and interventions to promote independence in daily living and work skills.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and families on rehabilitation strategies, ensuring care aligns with the B Safe program and our mission and values.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with current OT license acceptable.
• Current and valid OT license issued by the Ohio Board prior to start date.
• NBCOT certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain during orientation period.
• Completion of required clinical fieldwork as part of an accredited occupational therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services across the care continuum.
• Perform comprehensive assessment and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and families on rehabilitation strategies.
• Carry out duties in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values and B Safe program.

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus l Kettering l Full-time l Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Occupational Therapist I delivers evidence-based occupational therapy services to patients across the care continuum, focusing on comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. This role supports patients in achieving optimal independence and functional outcomes, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and educating patients and families on rehabilitation strategies to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program. Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program preferred. However, bachelors with current OT lisensure acceptable. Completion of required clinical fieldwork as part of an accredited occupational therapy program Current and valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board prior to start date. Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain during orientation period.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Prior experience as an occupational therapist or in a healthcare setting Active National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification (if not required for licensure renewal)