Outpatient Occupational Therapist (Assisted and Independent Living)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Outpatient (in ALs & ILs) Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Territory: Portage and Northern Summit Counties

Business Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Patriot is veteran-owned and family-operated

Why Patriot?

• Patriot Outpatient Therapy is a placewhere you candirectlymake animpactinyour community while alsothrivingpersonally and professionally!We recognize family as the cornerstone of ourcompany andwantyou to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.

We value our families and community:

• Flexible Schedule
  
• Hardship Program-program tosupport staffduring challenging times
• Patriot Cares-nonprofit forcommunityoutreach

How we support you professionally:

• This position is Per Diem and paid per unit
  
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company 401k with 4% company matching

The responsibilities of our Occupational Therapists include:

• Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs
• Assure that the physician's orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the total Occupational Therapy program
• Communicate with the physician on a regular basis regarding patient's status, obtaining additional orders, if necessary
  

Job Conditions:

• The ability to drive
• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Must be licensed by the state
• Must have at least one year of institutional experience
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR (BLS) certification
  

Patriot Outpatient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.