PRN Occupational Therapist Outpatient Ashland

University Hospitals; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist in Ashland, Ohio to provide outpatient therapy services. The role involves organizing and conducting therapy programs, performing evaluations, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and caregivers.

Candidates must be licensed by the State of Ohio and possess the necessary skills to support patients' rehabilitation needs. This position will cover outpatient pediatrics and adults as well as inpatient needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in Occupational Therapy for patients of various ages.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts Occupational Therapy programs.
• Performs evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Educates patients and caregivers on health information.

Skills

Occupational Therapy skills

Professional initiative

Good time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Job Description – PRN Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Ashland (2600060B)

Organizes and conducts Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist directs the patients participation in selected activities, treatments to restore, reinforce and correct pathology to promote and, or maintain good health. Essential duties include: performs evaluations and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patients rehabilitation needs within the care continuum; performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner; 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. Requires the evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Must be physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment.

Outpatient

Ashland (as needed) basis

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Required Credentials, License, and/or Certifications

Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy

Experience & Knowledge

Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge

Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Must be physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment.

PRN OT is to allow for PTO coverage for outpatient peds and adults as well as inpatient weekend and Friday coverage to avoid prolonged length of stay.