Occupational Therapist - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist enhances patients’ ability to perform daily tasks related to work and life. The role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans based on physician referrals, administering occupational therapy treatments, and documenting patient progress. Care may be provided in outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site settings.

The Occupational Therapist works with patients and families to support functional skills, vocational training, daily activities, and motor skills, and adjusts treatment plans in response to patient progress. The position requires an active occupational therapy license in the state of practice, or qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license. BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred upon hire and required within 30 days for BSMH or at hire for RSFH.

Mercy Health describes its mission as enhancing health and well-being through exceptional patient care, guided by compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals at all levels.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred upon hire; it is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and patient medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct and document patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment plans according to department protocols.
• Administer prescribed occupational therapy treatments and create custom equipment for individual needs.
• Develop programs focused on functional skills, vocational training, daily activities, and motor skills.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, and participate in patient care conferences.
• Educate patients and families on at-home treatment procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and FMLA leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed