Occupational Therapist Inpatient PRN

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking an Occupational Therapist for inpatient PRN coverage in Cleveland, OH. You will assess patients, develop customized treatment plans, and coordinate care across the rehabilitation team to promote recovery and independence.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, participating in discharge planning, and supporting department operations while maintaining PHI privacy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Required).
• Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy (Required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days (Required).

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation and develops an effective treatment plan for rehabilitation.
• Educates patient, families, and caregivers on health information, treatment and prevention.
• Initiates and participates in discharge planning process.
• Performs other department activities such as documentation, billing, and support of department operations.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Physical capability

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

Job description

Job Description - Occupational Therapist Inpatient PRN (260008WV)

Occupational Therapist Inpatient PRN - ( 260008WV )

A Brief Overview

Organizes and conducts Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.

What You Will Do

• Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient’s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.
• Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.
• Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. (Required proficiency)
• Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
• Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)
• Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy (Required)