PRN Occupational Therapist Elyria Inpatient

University Hospitals•Elyria, OH

17h

About The Position

Organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs 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. Evaluates patients and develops effective treatment plans appropriate to their rehabilitation needs within the care continuum, then provides treatment using competent techniques. Educates patients, families, and caregivers about applicable health information, treatment, and prevention. Initiates and participates in discharge planning. Performs department activities including documentation, billing, and operational support, as well as other assigned duties. Complies with applicable policies and standards and with requirements for safeguarding patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), including annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures. The role serves the adult inpatient population and provides coverage for UH employees on PTO or leave of absence, as well as for departmental staffing shortages. Specific duties and responsibilities are provided by the department during orientation.

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 patient and equipment mobility.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
Limited Permit required while awaiting Ohio licensure status.
Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs for patients with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities.
Direct patients’ participation in activities and treatments to support rehabilitation and promote or maintain health.
Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans appropriate to their rehabilitation needs.
Perform occupational therapy treatment techniques competently.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about applicable health information, treatment, and prevention.
Initiate and participate in discharge planning.
Perform department activities such as documentation, billing, and operational support.
Comply with policies and standards and protect patients’ PHI.
Provide coverage for employees on PTO or leave of absence and for departmental staffing shortages.
Perform other duties as assigned.