Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, OH is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with a range of disabilities in outpatient settings. You will apply professional knowledge to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT certification, Ohio licensure, and at least 3 years of experience. MS Office proficiency is expected, with supervision responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• NBCOT certification is required and Ohio licensure is required.
• 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess and treat patients with physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and team members.
• Complete documentation and provide patient/family education.
• Supervise COTA/L, volunteers or students as per OT regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

Ohio state licensure

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Part-time, 24 Hours/week

Monday - Friday, Days Between the hours of 7:30AM & 6:30PM

Onsite Akron, OH - Outpatient

Summary:

The Occupational Therapist utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate/assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate, assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.
2. Communicates effectively with patient, family members, and team members as needed.
   
3. Performs appropriate and necessary documentation and patient/family education.
   
4. Supervises COTA/L, volunteer, or student per OT regulations.
   
5. Other duties as required.
   

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in occupational therapy is required.
2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
   
3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
   
4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
   

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required; Master's degree is preferred.
2. Certification: Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and current Ohio state licensure is required.
   
3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 3 years is preferred.
   
4. Years of experience supervising: None.
   

Part Time

Status: Onsite

FTE: 0.600000