Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT)

Heinzerling Community; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Wellness Program

LifeSmart program discounts

Job summary

Heinzerling Community in Columbus, OH seeks an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist to evaluate residents, develop and supervise therapy programs, and collaborate with care teams.

The position emphasizes hands-on treatment, adaptive equipment design, and staff training to support residents with developmental disabilities in a compassionate, mission-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Current license for Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy in Ohio.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy or physical therapy.
• CPR/First Aid certificate required.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Assess therapy-related status of residents on caseload at admission, annually, and status changes.
• Develop therapeutic programs in feeding, positioning, mobility, sensory or motor development, orthopedic status and adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with other departments to train staff on therapeutic programs in care plans.
• Implement or supervise therapeutic programs with residents, monitor, and adjust as needed.
• Instruct staff and families on rationale, procedures, and precautions of programs.
• Design, construct, and monitor use of adaptive equipment, orthotic devices, wheelchairs, mobility and positioning devices.
• Document services and communicate resident therapy programming to relevant people and agencies.
• Attend required meetings, trainings and general supportive department functions.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Detail-oriented

Hands-on

Reliable

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral in OT/PT

Job description

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Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT)

Columbus, OH, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1391

JOIN OUR TEAM as an Occupational Therapist of Physical Therapist

Heinzerling Community is seeking compassionate, dedicated Occupational and Physical Therapists who are passionate about enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. This is more than a job, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful, lifelong relationships with the residents you support while making a lasting difference every day.

About Us

For more than 60 years, Heinzerling Community has provided exceptional care to children and adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities. As a nonprofit healthcare organization, we are committed to delivering person-centered care, fostering dignity, and promoting community integration in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Our mission-driven team works together to create enriching experiences and meaningful outcomes for the individuals we serve.

Position Summary

As the Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist,you will assess and evaluate residents to determine their therapeutic status and needs. You will develop programs and implement or supervise the implementation of those programs based on identified needs.

Available Shifts

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Asses therapy-related status of residents on caseload upon admission, annually, and status changes.
• Develop therapeutic programs in areas of feeding, positioning, mobility, sensory or motor development, orthopedic status and adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with other departments to include and train other employees on therapeutic programs in care plan.
• Implement or supervise therapeutic programs with residents, monitor, and make adjustments as needed.
• Instruct staff and families of appropriate rationale, procedures, and precautions of program.
• Design, construct, and monitor resident use of adaptive equipment, orthotic devices, wheelchairs, mobility and positioning devices.
• Documents services and communicates resident therapy programming to relevant people and agencies.
• Attends required meetings, trainings and general supportive department functions.

Requirements

• Current license for Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy in Ohio.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy or physical therapy.
• Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certificate.
• Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with hands-on work.
• 1 year of related experience in developmental disabilities, long-term care or educational setting preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with no more than 5 points, proof of insurance, driver's abstract preferred.
• Experience in long-term care, developmental disabilities, or similar settings preferred.Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan with generous 50% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
• Immediate access to Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Wellness Program with on-site health screenings
• Employee discounts through the ADP LifeSmart program

Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen

Heinzerling Community is a substance-free workplace and does not accommodate the use of drugs or medical marijuana

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Heinzerling Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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