ot / occupational therapist - outpatient pediatrics - full time - days - Toledo, OH, United States - ProMedica

Description

The OT Develops and administers occupational therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of ill, injured or physically disabled patients to maximize function and independence.

Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.


ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conducts occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served, as measured by clinical competencies
• Develops and implements occupational therapy treatment plans according to a valid prescription, taking into account age and educational level, while accurately assessing the condition of the patient and progress toward mutually established goals, as measured by clinical competencies
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and maintains patient confidentiality
• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards
• Demonstrates professionalism, participates in continuing education and shares information with staff
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize equipment appropriately, using correct sizes and following recommendations on specific age related criteria such as height, weight, anatomical differences and general health status of various age groups served, as measured by clinical competencies
• Maintains productivity as established by the department
• May assist in the supervision of assistants, students, rehabilitation aides, and volunteers
• May participate in program development, identifying performance improvement opportunities and implementing performance improvemnt plans
• Performs other duties as directed

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor, Master or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
• License: Current OT License in State of practice
• Certification: BLS

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Employee Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Full Time

Budgeted Hours / Pay Period

80

Shift Type

Days

Shift Hours

8 hours

Weekends

On-call Requirements

Additional Schedule Details

outpatient department with weekend rotation on call and 1 holiday