Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health Unit

Akron Children's Hospital • Akron, OH

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate/assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.

Requirements

• Experience in occupational therapy is required.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and current Ohio state licensure is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate, assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.
• Communicates effectively with patient, family members, and team members as needed.
• Performs appropriate and necessary documentation and patient/family education, per division protocols.
• Supervises COTA/L, volunteer, or student per OT regulations.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees