Occupational Therapist - Urbana Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Mercy Health BSMH • Urbana, OH

6h

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist helps patients improve their ability to perform daily tasks related to work and life. The role includes assessing patients, developing treatment plans based on physician referrals, providing occupational therapy, and documenting patient progress. Work may take place in outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site settings.

The therapist reviews referrals and medical histories, evaluates patients, administers prescribed treatments, and develops programs to build functional, vocational, daily-living, and motor skills. The therapist monitors patient progress, adjusts goals and treatment plans, participates in patient care conferences, and educates patients and families about at-home treatment procedures. Duties may include other job-related responsibilities as required by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Hold a license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice, or meet all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license in that state.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Have general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Have analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Be able to work well with patients of all levels, the public, and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

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

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 progress and adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary.
• Participate in patient care conferences.
• Educate patients and families on at-home treatment procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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