Per Diem Occupational Therapist

OhioHealth; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapist for inpatient rehabilitation. You will assess patients, interpret history and baseline function, and develop a plan of care to improve functional outcomes.

You will document findings and communicate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and discharge planners to ensure quality care. The role emphasizes direct patient care, patient and family education, and participation in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• BLS Certification and state license (Ohio) required.
• New graduates with excellent references considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients under physician referrals.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Document evaluation, progress, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals and exercises.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, case managers and other staff.
• Supervise COTA and rehab technicians and participate in staff orientation.
• May work at other care sites as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

BLS Certification

OT License in State of Ohio

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:

To competently interpret the patients history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patients areas 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. Actively participates in departmental functions.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Driving is an essential function of the job.

90% Direct Patient Care - Evaluates and treats patients after physician referral to:

• Evaluate patient’s motor, cognitive, sensory integrative and/or psychosocial function.
• Develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques.
• Implements plan of care based on appropriate occupational performance frame of reference(s): bio-mechanical, sensorimotor, and/or rehabilitative.
• Attends multidisciplinary patient care meetings. Plans and coordinates discharge plan with multidisciplinary team.
• Educates patient and caregiver/family.
• Recommends Medical Equipment required for discharge.
• Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.

5%

• Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.

5% - Indirect Department Functions:

• Supervises patient assignments and duties of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) and rehab technicians.
• Is involved in department quality improvement through utilization review and quality assurance program.
• Takes active role in orienting new staff members.
• Serves as clinical instructor for OT and COTA 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.
• Assumes other duties delegated by management.
• There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site.

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:

State Driver’s License. Occupational Therapy. Licensed in the State of Ohio. New graduates with excellent references considered. BLS Certification

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Rehabilitation - Inpatient

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