THERAPIST- OCCUP THERAPY (Hospital)

Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for interpreting all referrals information, evaluating, adjusting, updating, and discharging the treatment of all patients in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code section 4755.

Responsibilities include:

• Develops patient plans of care and ensures adherence through effective delegation where appropriate.
• Keeps the UD informed of any significant problems or concerns.
• Responds to patient/family complaints.
• Orients new personnel to charts, forms, and documentation requirements.
• Provides peer review of job performances on a regular basis.
• Assists with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending, or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed.
• Assists with compliance of facility operations with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Consistently communicates with all patients, families, customers, and other personnel in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the department and responds positively to changes in workflow.
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization.
• Complies with infection control and safety policies.
• Completes annual competency requirements.
• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns, or problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in the required time frame and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested by UD.
• Consistently maintains a professional appearance.
• Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Supports strategic organizational goals.
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to stimulate new ideas and create a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of evidence-based practice.

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed by the Ohio OT, PT, AT board as an Occupational Therapist.
• Certified through the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists.
• Current BLS certification.
• Basic computer skills.

Working conditions include:

• Hours of operation with shifts as assigned including occasional overtime, on-call, or off-shifts (evenings and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary.
• Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to ensure patients receive appropriate interventions.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Subject to emergency and other crisis situations.
• Hazardous Exposure Category 2.
• Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours (see attached Physical Requirements Addendum for details).