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Agency Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Inpatient - Columbus, Ohio, United States - Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Description
Overview:
The Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating the developmental and functional status of pediatric and select adult patients, administering treatment, fabricating or recommending adaptive equipment and splints; documenting evaluation results and patient progress; and providing patient and family education.
Demonstrates competence defined (*) in Staff Occupational Therapist responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care and services to patients from the age of birth to 21 years, and selected adult patients.
THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT/PRN/ON CALL AS NEEDEDLocation:
Central Campus700 Children's DrColumbus, Ohio 43205
Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?:
The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.
Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment.
We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.
We're 14,000 strong.And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet.
Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share.We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research.
Anywhere.Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.
Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.
Responsibilities:
The Staff Occupational Therapists supports, communicates, implements and enforces the philosophy, mission, values, standards, policies and procedures of Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Communicates patien's status and collaborates with physicians, third-party payors, and relevant healthcare providers.
Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling patients for treatment, entering daily patient charges, and submitting timely documentation to appropriate parties.
Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development.
Conducts formal and informal Occupational Therapy educational programs for hospital staff, students and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs, certified occupational therapist assistants (COTA), and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided.
Adheres to departmental productivity standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy; registered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; licensed by the State of Ohio.
CPR certification must be received no later than 60 days post hire or 60 days post expiration.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting/Carrying up to 15 pounds Frequently Independently
Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds Occasionally
Finger Dexterity Constantly
Kneeling Frequently
Bending/Stooping Frequently
Reaching Frequently
Talking/Hearing/Seeing Constantly
Pushing/Pulling Frequently
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet