Occupational Therapist- Occupational Therapy, Full Time, First

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist for the rehabilitation services department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, serving Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I Trauma Center. The role delivers high-quality care based on assessed patient needs. Its major focus is evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment programs for referred patients to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and help patients return to their maximum function. The Occupational Therapist follows hospital and departmental policies for documentation, attendance, education, and other requirements, and treats staff, patients, and visitors with respect and courtesy. The position includes individualized patient assessment and treatment planning, collaboration with the treatment team, patient and family education, documentation, safety, participation in quality improvement and educational activities, and appropriate mentoring and supervision. University of Cincinnati Medical Center is part of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system. It provides specialty and subspecialty care and is a Level I Trauma Center. UC Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek among the World’s Best Hospitals in 2022 and is a site of clinical research and medical breakthroughs. UC Health combines clinical care with research and teaching, serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by AOTA.
License to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio.
CPR certification.
Recently certified, licensed, or graduated within the past 12 months.
Demonstrated ability to follow applicable hospital and department policies and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with patients and families based on population needs and developmental milestones, and give clear treatment instructions.
Involve family members or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
Identify patient physical limitations and implement interventions when necessary; recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral health needs and signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Interpret population-related data and account for psychological, religious, and cultural needs when planning care.
Perform treatments, administer medication, and operate equipment safely.
Select appropriate therapeutic assessment tools and complete comprehensive, individualized functional assessments upon referral.
Develop individualized treatment programs and establish realistic, measurable goals and plans of care consistent with patient diagnosis, prognosis, status, goals, learning ability, and anticipated lifestyle.
Complete evaluations according to departmental policy and assess equipment and follow-up needs when indicated.
Implement treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team and reassess objective findings, including pain, in accordance with department policy.
Deliver professional, customer-oriented care; follow department safety standards; and progress treatment programs appropriately toward goals using updated techniques.
Counsel patients and families about evaluation results, treatment plans and goals, body mechanics, and home exercises.
Accommodate walk-ins throughout the day and adhere to hospital and department policies.
Complete documentation and charges accurately and on time, and comply with applicable regulatory standards.
Participate in departmental performance improvement programs and assigned committees; articulate outcomes and improvements.
Participate in educational opportunities and in-services, present materials to associates in a timely manner, and complete mandatory education.
Mentor and orient associates and students as indicated, and accept at least one student per year according to departmental needs and demand.
Provide appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive and assistive staff.
Adhere to UC Health initiatives and Human Resource policies; use hospital information services appropriately.
Manage time effectively, meet productivity standards, and make productive use of work time.
Attend department meetings and in-services and demonstrate professional behavior; participate in appropriate committees.
Maintain a safe and clean environment, adequate inventory of supplies, and a positive atmosphere.