Occupational Therapist - PRN-Occupational Therapy I/P

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The MetroHealth System is seeking an Occupational Therapist at METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER to assess and treat patients with physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities across the lifespan. You will plan, organize, and deliver OT services in alignment with our mission and standards, helping patients regain independence.

This role requires Ohio licensure, a relevant OT degree, and current BLS certification; travel to satellite locations is expected.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or post-graduate certificate in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Holds an Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Ohio
• Possess current BLS certification, or obtains within 90 days of hire
• Ability to travel to satellite locations.

Responsabilidades

• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to help individuals overcome or adapt to physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities.
• Assesses how patient(s) function, and creatively structures work, leisure, and self-care activities to encourage independence.

Conhecimentos

Travel to satellite locations

Formação académica

OT degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s/Post-grad)

Ohio OT licensure

BLS certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 8

Shift: 2weeknd shifts/month; 2 holidays/yr

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to help individuals overcome or adapt to physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities. Assesses how patient(s) function, and creatively structures work, leisure, and self-care activities to encourage independence. Patients may include neonate through the geriatric population. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or post-graduate certificate in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Holds an Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Ohio
• Possess current BLS certification, or obtains within 90 days of hire
• Ability to travel to satellite locations.

Preferred

• Membership in the AOTA

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling during ambulation and/or gait training.
• Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm or leg during exercise program.
• Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient’s pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe patient’s gross movement, gait, etc., in order to analyze biomechanical problems.
• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families who may not be able to read.
• Ability to hear or understand patient’s description of symptoms and response to treatment.
• Frequently (25-75% of the time) performed tasks: Standing, sitting with and without back support, walking, reaching (overhead, forward, lateral, and low), crouching, balancing, lifting 5-25 pounds, carrying 5-10 pounds, and pushing up to 75 pounds
• Occasionally (5-25% of the time) performed tasks: Stooping, climbing, lifting or moving 24-50 pounds, carrying 10-25 pounds, and operating power tools and machinery