Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Neuro

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Outpatient Rehab department to evaluate and treat patients, develop plans of care, and coordinate discharge planning. The role requires supervision of students and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and case managers.

The position involves Day shifts with 40 hours per week in an outpatient setting, focusing on functional outcomes and safety within a High Reliability Organization framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) is required.
• Licensed in the State of Ohio as an OT.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license for Home Care assignments and acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care (90–100%) with evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Document progress notes and communicate with the care team.
• Mentor OT/OTA students and supervise rehab technicians as needed.
• Support department quality improvement and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in OT

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Competently interpret the patients’ history and baseline level of function and then complete an assessment appropriate to the patients’ area of deficits. Based on problems identified, the occupational therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions.

Responsibilities And Duties

Direct Patient Care 90-100%

Evaluates And Treats Patients

After provider referral, evaluates patient motor, cognitive, sensory integrative and/or psychosocial function, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment.

Implements plan of care based on OT practice framework and appropriate occupational performance frame of reference(s): biomechanical, sensorimotor, and/or rehabilitative.

Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate.

Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.

Plans and helps coordinates discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team:

Instructs patient and caregiver/family. Recommends DME required for discharge. Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members. Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan. Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.

Indirect Patient Care 1-10%

Department Functions

Supervises patient assignments and duties of COTA's and rehabilitation techs.

Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.

Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management.

Educates/Mentoring

Takes an active role in orienting new staff members.

Serves as clinical instructor for OT and OTA students.

Educates other disciplines and medical/hospital personnel on the topic of OT purpose, goals and treatment policies and procedures.

Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.

The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities, and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required) BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, OT - Occupational Therapist - American Occupational Therapy Assoc.

Additional Job Description

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Basic computer skills.

For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver’s license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Outpatient Rehab

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment