Occupational Therapist Inpatient

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Organizes and conducts an Occupational Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation for people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. Directs patients’ participation in selected activities and treatments to restore, reinforce, and correct pathology and to promote or maintain good health. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and develops treatment plans appropriate to their rehabilitation needs within the care continuum. The role includes providing treatment, educating patients and their families or caregivers, participating in discharge planning, and carrying out department activities such as documentation, billing, and operational support. The position also requires compliance with organizational policies and standards and adherence to requirements for protecting patient health information.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on the caseload.
• Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Physical, cognitive, and perceptual ability to provide patient treatment and assist with the physical mobility of patients and equipment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
• License to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop effective treatment plans appropriate to their rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
• Perform effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about applicable health information, treatment, and prevention.
• Initiate and participate in the discharge planning process.
• Perform department activities, including documentation, billing, and support of department operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI), in accordance with applicable training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time