Occupational Therapist Outpatient Portage

Organizes and conducts Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health. Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient's rehabilitation needs within the care continuum. Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner. Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention. Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process. Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Monday-Friday. Full time 40 hours per week. This will be the day shift. Patient population will be outpatient ortho and neuro.

Sign-on Bonus:

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus to eligible candidates. Eligible candidates must be newly hired to UH and have at least 1yr of OT experience. University Hospitals is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus, minus applicable taxes, for designated regular full-time OT positions to experienced OT's (1 years or more) hired externally. New Grad OT Candidates This position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus to eligible candidates. Eligible candidates must be newly hired to UH and have less than 1yr of OT experience. University Hospitals is offering a $3,000 sign on bonus, minus applicable taxes, for designated regular full-time OT positions to new grad OT's (less than 1 year of experience) hired externally. Internals are not eligible

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required. Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 Days. Is awaiting Ohio licensure status of Limited Permit required. Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy required.