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An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$86,879 / year median in Ohio
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Job Summary The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides evaluation and treatment services to patients in accordance with physician orders, professional standards, and company policies. The OT helps patients improve independence, daily living skills, mobility, communication, and overall quality of life while collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Key Responsibilities Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide occupational therapy treatments to improve daily living skills, mobility, communication, and independence. Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, self-help devices, and environmental modifications. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and home strategies. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. Complete accurate and timely documentation. Maintain a safe treatment environment and follow all clinical policies and procedures. Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams. Maintain equipment and company property in good working condition. Participate in continuing education and maintain required licensure and certifications. Qualifications Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice. Current CPR certification. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team. Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. About PT Services Rehabilitation Inc P.T. Services began in 1972 with a small group of physical therapists and has grown into a Tiffin-based company with over 275 employees and numerous locations. When P.T. Services was first incorporated in 1972, its six therapists were practicing at outpatient clinics in Tiffin and Findlay, and at several nursing homes. A corporate headquarters for the company was opened in Tiffin in 1978, where management and support staff provided day-to-day business operations. In 1989, P.T. Services moved its corporate office to its current location at 2550 S. SR 100, Tiffin. In 2011, P.T. Services made an innovative change from being a privately held company to operating as an ESOP corporation. Essentially, an ESOP is a trust with assets that are divided into individual accounts, and enables employees to share in the wealth they share in creating.