Occupational Therapist Pediatric Outpatient 36 hours

University Hospitals

Mentor (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Pediatric Outpatient Services, 36 hours weekly, with a schedule that rotates between Mentor and South Euclid locations and a four-day work week.

You will evaluate and treat pediatric patients, develop and implement therapy plans, educate families, initiate discharge planning, and support department operations while maintaining PHI compliance and documentation standards.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Required).
Evaluation and treatment skills to provide OT appropriate to developmental and chronological age (Required).
Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills (Required).
Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and assist in mobility (Required).

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for rehabilitation needs.
Educate patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.
Initiate and participate in discharge planning.
Perform other department activities such as documentation and billing.
Limited travel (~10%) required.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Treatment skills

Professional initiative

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Mobility assistance

Education

OT program graduate

Job description

Job Description - Occupational Therapist Pediatric Outpatient 36 hours (26000448)

Occupational Therapist Pediatric Outpatient 36 hours - ( 26000448 )

Position will rotate between Mentor and South Euclid locations. Schedule will be 4 days per week.

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)

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)