Occupational Therapist Outpatient Pediatric 36 hours

University Hospitals

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks an Occupational Therapist for outpatient pediatric services at the Cleveland/Westlake locations. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and participate in discharge planning to support rehabilitation of children.

Position requires graduation from an accredited OT program, Ohio OT licensure, and BLS within 90 days. Travel between Cleveland and Westlake is required; work is on-site with a 36-hour schedule.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Required).
Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy (Required).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 Days (Required).

Responsibilities

Performs evaluations and develops treatment plans.
Educates patient/family/caregiver on health information, treatment and prevention.
Initiates and participates in discharge planning.
Performs other department activities such as documentation and billing.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Job Description - Occupational Therapist Outpatient Pediatric 36 hours (260008KG)

Occupational Therapist Outpatient Pediatric 36 hours - ( 260008KG )

Position will travel between the Cleveland and Westlake locations

A Brief Overview

Organizes and conducts Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.

What You Will Do

Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient’s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.
Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.
Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. (Required proficiency)
Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. (Required proficiency)

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