Occupational Therapist

The Ohio State University

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of occupational therapy in the state of Ohio. The patient populations an occupational therapist on this team will serve, but is not limited to, general medicine and general surgery, burn patients, patients within the observation and ED units, postpartum, critical care, ortho-trauma, geriatrics and long-term care. Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise, and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Requirements

• Masters Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in Occupational therapy.
• All rehabilitation team members must be licensed or certified with the respective profession.
• Occupational therapy must meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions.
• Occupational therapists must hold a Master's degree.
• All academic degrees must have been granted by an accredited institution.
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
• A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of occupational therapy in the state of Ohio.
• Serves patient populations including, but not limited to, general medicine and general surgery, burn patients, patients within the observation and ED units, postpartum, critical care, ortho-trauma, geriatrics and long-term care.
• Reports directly to a team leader.
• Is responsible to each other, to those they supervise, and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level