Occupational Therapist - OT Westerville

Overview May be for outpatient only or outpatient/homecare split. Job Description Summary Evaluates the developmental and functional status of pediatric patients, administers treatment, fabricates or recommends adaptive equipment and splints, documents evaluation results and patient progress, and provides patient and family education. Essential Functions Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan. Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence. Utilizes developmental activities, modalities, and other treatment techniques to meet each patient’s specific needs and achieve therapy goals, observes, and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Fabricates, recommends, or provides adaptive equipment, splints, or casts to maintain functional body joint positions, restrict muscle contractures, prevent deformities, and improve function or mobility. Fits patient and instructs on use of item. Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding. Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation. Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP. Conducts educational programs for hospital staff, students, and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs, licensed and certified occupational therapy assistants, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided. Education Requirement Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, required. Licensure Requirement State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy, required. Certifications Registered (R) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, required. CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required. Skills (not specified) Experience One year of occupational therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in area of pediatrics, preferred. Physical Requirements Occasionally: biohazard waste, climb stairs/ladder, cold temperatures, fumes/gases/vapors, hot temperatures, lifting or carrying 41-60 lbs, lifting or carrying 61-100 lbs, pushing or pulling 41-60 lbs, working outdoors. Frequently: bend/twist, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, computer skills, lifting or carrying 11-20 lbs, lifting or carrying 21-40 lbs, patient equipment, pushing or pulling 26-40 lbs, squat/kneel. Continuously: audible speech, color vision, decision making, depth perception, flexing/extending of neck, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, hearing acuity, interpreting data, lifting or carrying 0-10 lbs, peripheral vision, problem solving, pushing or pulling 0-25 lbs, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing – far/near, sitting, standing, walking. Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above (not specified) EOE Statement EOE M/F/Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr