Coord Clin Educ Occ Therapy

OhioHealth • Williamstown, KY

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About The Position

The position provides occupational therapy care and coordinates clinical education for student affiliates from accredited programs. The Occupational Therapist interprets patients’ histories and baseline functional levels, evaluates areas of deficit, and develops and carries out plans of care to help patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Care includes treatment and reassessment, patient and family instruction, discharge planning, documentation, and communication with physicians and other medical staff. The role also maintains staff Occupational Therapist duties while serving as a clinical instructor and supporting student supervision and education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Occupational therapy license in the State of Ohio.
• Two years of clinical practice experience.
• One year of experience as a clinical instructor to affiliating students.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred by a physician across motor, cognitive, sensory integrative, and/or psychosocial function.
• Develop and implement plans of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques.
• Apply appropriate occupational performance frames of reference, including biomechanical, sensorimotor, and/or rehabilitative approaches.
• Carry out and reassess plans of care, modifying them as appropriate.
• Meet the department’s productivity expectations.
• Help coordinate discharge plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Instruct patients and caregivers or family members.
• Recommend durable medical equipment required for discharge.
• Provide information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient plans of care and discharge-readiness planning.
• Document evaluations, plans of care, progress toward goals, discharge plans, continuity of care, and other relevant information for the multidisciplinary team and involved medical and insurance parties.
• Supervise patient assignments and duties of occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Participate in department quality improvement through data collection and team and staff meetings.
• Assume duties delegated by management in the absence of department management.
• Help orient new staff members.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for affiliating occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students.
• Advocate for the occupational therapy discipline on the multidisciplinary team.
• Represent the department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
• Coordinate clinical education for student affiliates from accredited programs.
• Educate clinical instructors on best practices for student supervision and serve as a resource for student-related matters.
• Coordinate discussions among students, clinical instructors, and affiliated programs as needed.
• Advocate for students and the clinical site.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time