Outpatient Neuro Occupational Therapist - FLOAT

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: 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. 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: 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 : 40 Department Outpatient Rehab 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 employmenta25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b