Occupational Therapist-CLT (Certified Lymphedema Therapist)(FT-Days)-Adena Wellness Center Rehab

Adena Health•Chillicothe, OH

About The Position

Staff Occupational Therapists provide direct patient care by evaluating and treating individuals with a variety of needs based on the care setting. The successful candidate demonstrates strong customer service and clinical skills, achieves positive patient outcomes, upholds high moral and professional standards, and pursues continuous professional development. Effective time management and teamwork contribute to the operation of the Health System. The role includes responsibilities for supervising assistants involved in patient care. The Occupational Therapist practices in accordance with the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. The position also supports coordination of care with medical professionals, community resources, patients, and caregivers to improve health, wellness, and quality of life. The therapist directs the work of Occupational Therapy assistants and helps develop their skills. The posting describes a full-time, day-shift role at Adena Wellness Center Rehab. The position offers one-on-one patient care without double-booking, therapist-driven scheduling, flexible schedule options, and reasonable productivity expectations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Must have passed the NBCOT Certification Exam and obtained certification.
Must possess or be eligible for an Ohio Occupational Therapist license.
Complete de-escalation training within six months.
Prior experience delivering direct patient care to individuals with varied deficits, including orthopedic, neurologic, developmental, and cognitive needs.
Strong customer service and clinical skills.
Effective time management and teamwork skills.
High moral and professional standards and commitment to continuous professional development.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
One to two years of prior direct patient care experience with individuals with varied deficits, including orthopedic, neurologic, developmental, and cognitive needs; new graduates with strong clinical and professional skills will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of needs based on the care setting.
Provide direct patient care and work toward positive patient outcomes.
Practice Occupational Therapy in accordance with the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Manage time effectively and meet productivity standards while maintaining compliance and quality.
Help coordinate care with other medical professionals, community resources, patients, and caregivers to improve health, wellness, and quality of life.
Direct the work of Occupational Therapy assistants involved in patient care and help develop their skills.
Maintain high professional and moral standards and pursue continuous professional development.