Occupational Therapist, Part-time Casual

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Job Description

Summary: Competently interpret the patients’ history and baseline level of function and then complete an assessment appropriate to the patients’ area 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 Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions.

Responsibilities

And Duties: Direct Patient Care 90-100% Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates patient motor, cognitive, sensory integrative and/or psychosocial function, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment

Implements plan of care based on OT practice framework and appropriate occupational performance frame of reference(s): biomechanical, sensorimotor, and/or rehabilitative

Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department

Plans and helps coordinates discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and caregiver/family Recommends DME required for discharge

Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan

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

Indirect Patient Care 1-10% Department Functions: Supervises patient assignments and duties of COTA's and rehabilitation techs Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings

Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management Educates/Mentoring: Takes an active role in orienting new staff members Serves as clinical instructor for OT and OTA 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

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree: Occupational Therapy (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: SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Basic computer skills For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver’s license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable

Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed Department Outpatient Rehab Join us! . .. if you believe that learning is a life-long process 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