Occupational Therapist - $7K Sign On Bonus - Acute Inpatient

The Ohio State University

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Occupational therapists are licensed or certified rehabilitation professionals who provide inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation services in acute-care hospitals, skilled nursing facility units, or outpatient service areas. They serve patients with conditions associated primarily with orthopedic problems, stroke or other neurological disorders, general medical debilitating conditions, vascular repair or amputation, and musculoskeletal pain. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the occupational therapist assesses patients upon referral and develops plans of care with patients and other team members. The role provides treatment techniques within the scope of occupational therapy, educates and supports patients and families, and facilitates continuing care planning. The therapist coordinates services and programs with team members, supervised rehabilitation assistants and aides, and other participants in patient care, including physicians, nurses and support staff, and Patient Care Resource Managers. The therapist reports to the director of rehabilitation services and is expected to use the university’s stated values to guide interactions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy or completion of the AOTA laddering program.
Successful completion of the National Registration exam.
Current license to practice occupational therapy in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

Assess patients upon referral.
Establish plans of care with patients and other team members.
Provide treatment techniques within the scope of occupational therapy.
Provide education and support to patients and families.
Facilitate continuing care planning.
Coordinate services and programs with rehabilitation team members, supervised rehabilitation assistants and aides, and other participants in patient care.
Use the university’s stated values to guide interactions with others.