Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children9s is seeking a Part-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities in outpatient services. This 24 hours/week role is onsite in Akron, Ohio, with Monday -F day-time hours.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, patient and family education, and cooperation with the care team. Requires Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT certification, Ohio state licensure, and at least 3 years of

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required; Master's preferred.
• Certification: NBCOT certification and Ohio state licensure required.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in occupational therapy; supervising experience none.
• Industry: Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess and treat patients with physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.
• Communicate with patients, families, and team members.
• Document and educate patients and families.
• Supervise COTA/L, volunteers, or students per OT regulations.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Experience in OT

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

NBCOT certification

Ohio state licensure

Tools

MS Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

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

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite