Occupational Therapist - IRP

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University through University Hospital | Rehabilitation Services, Dodd Hall, seeks an Occupational Therapist for an intermittent role within a collaborative rehab team. The OT will assess patients, develop plans of care, and deliver specialized therapies to support post-discharge planning.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and Ohio licensure, with 0 years (0-2 preferred) of experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio.
• 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques.
• Provide education and support to patients and families; facilitate continuing care planning.
• Be the contact for the community link and a liaison for Rehabilitation Services.

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist - IRP

Department

University Hospital | Rehabilitation Services, Dodd Hall

Each rehabilitation team member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to patients and families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities. Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and aides) and to other participants in patient care activities, including attending and resident physicians, nurses, their support staff, and Patient Care Resource Managers to assure coordination of services and programs.

A team member embraces the Intensive Caring values of the organization and uses them to guide interactions with others. The occupational therapist (OT) will also provide specialized treatments to help the patient explore and identify productive avocational interests. Treatments include assessment of interests, introduction to various methods used to explore resources post discharge (use of the internet, identification of local organizations, methods to inquire about resources), exposure to local organizations, and education material to maximize patient post discharge planning. The OT is expected to be the contact for the community link and be a liaison for patients/staff/consumers of Rehabilitation Services

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

All rehabilitation team members must be licensed or certified with the respective profession, occupational therapy, and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions (Occupational therapists, and must hold Master's degrees. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution. All licensed professionals must be cleared through the National Database of Practitioners. Typically, one-two years experience working in a medical setting is preferred for all professionals hired.

Additional Information

Location: Dodd Hall (0171)

Position Type: Intermittent

Scheduled Hours: 0.2

Shift: Rotating Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.