Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide care within the treatment mall. This role involves assessing and treating patients with various conditions, collaborating with the treatment team, and developing therapeutic strategies. The hourly position offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License required.
• Official transcripts required for post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual occupational therapy.
• Assess and treat patients with psychosocial dysfunctions.
• Collaborate with treatment teams based on the treatment plan.

Skills

Therapeutic Services

Education

Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Job description

What you’ll do at OhioMHAS:

This position is primarily responsible for providing care in the treatment mall; however, it may be temporarily transitioned to a unit-based position.

• Assist in implementing, planning, and delivering group/individual occupational therapy based on standards of care.
• Provide assessment and treatment to patients with psychosocial dysfunctions, problems with aging, physical disabilities, substance abuse, and other conditions interfering with daily living.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and patients to follow the agreed-upon treatment plan.
• Participate in developing methodologies, policies, and procedures for the implementation of the occupational therapy program in conjunction with the OT Director.
• Conduct interviews with patients, gather information and history through interviews and chart reviews.

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of $29 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 1st shift, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with a Sunday rotation every 5-6 weeks. The position is located at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237.

Unless required by union contract or Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will start at Step 1 of the pay range, with opportunities for pay increases after six months of satisfactory performance and annually thereafter.

Current Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code, or a limited permit pursuant to Section 4755.07 for those who meet the requirements of Divisions (A) to (C) of Section 4755.06.

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Required Educational Transcripts: Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit transcripts before a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of request will result in disqualification. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.