Occupational Therapist (Outpatient)

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Eaton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking an occupational therapist to provide outpatient services across ages and diagnoses, with a focus on restoring function, independence, and quality of life.

The role involves evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering interventions, educating patients and caregivers, and documenting progress in the EMR while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT with diverse patient populations experience.
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to create effective treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work within a team-based healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and clinical recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills, function, and independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on care strategies and progress
• Document assessments and treatments accurately in the EMR
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care

Skills

Licensed occupational therapist

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Patient-centered care

Team-based care

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Provide occupational therapy services in an outpatient setting, assessing and treating patients of all ages and across diagnoses to restore function, independence, and quality of life.

Key Duties

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills, function, and independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on care strategies and progress
• Document assessments and treatments accurately in the EMR
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed occupational therapist with experience working with diverse patient populations
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to create effective treatment plans
• Excellent communication and compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based healthcare environment
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and clinical recordkeeping