Per Diem Occupational Therapist

OhioHealth; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapist for inpatient rehab to assess patients, develop plans of care, and guide therapeutic interventions. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and case managers to optimize functional outcomes.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, education for patients and families, discharge planning, and documentation. The role may involve travel to care sites and supervision of rehab staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Licensed to practice OT in the State of Ohio.
• BLS certification is required.
• New graduates with excellent references considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care following physician referral and plan of care.
• Educate patients and caregivers/family about therapy and discharge needs.
• Coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary team.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge plans in the medical record.

Skills

Motor function evaluation

Cognitive assessment

Sensory integration

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Ohio OT License

Licensed OT - American Occupational Therapy Assoc.

New graduates with excellent references considered

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

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.

WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best.

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow.

We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day.

OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization.

The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization 'where people want to work.'