Occupational Therapist - Full Time - PN20078800

State of Ohio • Athens, OH

29d • $35 • Onsite

About The Position

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community.

Requirements

• Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapist License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code.
• Must be able to complete a 2-week (business days Monday-Friday) full-time orientation
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment

Responsibilities

• Participates directly in Occupational Therapy (O.T.) treatment program by conducting assessments & development of treatment plans\: obtains pertinent data from written records, interviews with patients & others to obtain required data; performs assessments using established procedures; formulates goals & treatment plans for remediation of deficits; reassesses treatment goals & treatment plans to reflect changes in patient performance; observes & reports patient performance verbally &/or in writing using established departmental procedures; provides therapeutic educational groups and ensures that patients attend groups as assigned.
• Uses knowledge & skill of various occupational treatment techniques to consult with patients, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and other health care professionals\: provides COTA with technical advice for the treatment of specific disabilities, provides examples of technique and equipment or instruction in the fabrication or methods; provides consultation in preparation of treatment plans & procedures for treatment & in making program evaluations & assessment of goals; makes treatment related recommendations to physicians or other personnel; attends treatment program planning meetings as apply to specific patient programs; observes departmental/hospital rules & procedures; adheres to standard safety practices for self & staff & patients; demonstrates personal & professional code of ethics; participates in developing policies & procedures.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties\: requisitions supplies & equipment; keeps routine records; maintains (e.g., cleans, oils, etc.) O.T. equipment; checks & monitors safety & infection control procedures; attends & participates in mandated in services; attends staff meetings, etc.
• Continuously and proactively assesses environmental situations, organization policies and procedures, and staff, patient and visitor behavior for situations that could pose risks to patients, staff, or visitors, and reports them appropriately.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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