Occupational Therapist (OT)

Avita Health System•Bucyrus, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Avita Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the OPHH Therapy Department at Avita Bucyrus Hospital. The therapist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers occupational therapy treatments prescribed by a licensed physician. Treatment may include activities of daily living (ADL) training, therapeutic activities, and the design, fabrication, and application of orthoses and adaptive equipment. The role helps patients restore function, prevent disability after injury, disease, or physical disability, reach their maximum performance and functioning, and learn to live within the limits of their capabilities. The position is PRN, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Avita Health System serves Crawford and Richland counties through three hospitals and numerous clinic locations, employing more than 2,300 team members and over 200 physicians and advanced practitioners.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational therapy.
Must be licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.
Provide treatment to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
Provide activities of daily living training and therapeutic activities.
Design, fabricate, and apply orthoses and adaptive equipment.
Assist patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning and in living within the limits of their capabilities.