Occupational Therapist- Occupational Therapy, Full Time, First

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist for the rehabilitation services department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I Trauma Center. The Occupational Therapist delivers high-quality care based on assessed patient needs, evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment programs to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and help patients return to their maximum function. The role follows hospital and department policies for documentation, attendance, education, and related requirements, and calls for respectful and courteous interactions with staff, patients, and visitors. The Occupational Therapist selects appropriate assessment tools, completes comprehensive individualized evaluations, and develops treatment plans and measurable goals consistent with each patient's diagnosis, status, prognosis, abilities, and goals. The position collaborates with the treatment team, patients, and families; reassesses progress; provides counseling and treatment; documents care and charges accurately and promptly; and contributes to department education, performance improvement, mentoring, and daily operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by AOTA.
License to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio.
CPR certification.
Recently certified or licensed, or graduated within the past 12 months.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with patients and families, accounting for population-specific growth and development, behavioral health needs, psychological needs, and religious or cultural norms.
Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family members or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
Identify patient physical limitations and deploy appropriate interventions; recognize and respond to signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Perform treatments, administer medication, and operate equipment safely.
Select appropriate therapeutic assessment tools and complete comprehensive, individualized functional assessments upon referral.
Develop individualized treatment programs and realistic, measurable goals consistent with the patient's diagnosis, status, prognosis, goals, learning ability, physical and mental status, and anticipated lifestyle.
Complete evaluations according to departmental policy and assess the need for equipment and follow-up.
Implement treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team and reassess objective findings, including pain, according to department policy.
Deliver professional, customer-oriented care; follow department safety standards; progress treatment programs appropriately; and accommodate walk-ins.
Counsel patients and families about evaluation results, treatment plans and goals, proper body mechanics, and home exercises; use updated treatment techniques.
Complete documentation and charges accurately and promptly and comply with applicable regulatory standards and hospital and department policies.
Participate in performance improvement programs and committees as assigned, and articulate outcomes and improvements.
Participate in educational in-services and opportunities, present materials to associates in a timely manner, and complete mandatory education.
Mentor and orient fellow associates and students as indicated, and accept at least one student per year according to department needs and demand.
Provide appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive or assistive staff.
Adhere to UC Health initiatives and Human Resource policies; manage time effectively, meet productivity standards, and use work time productively.
Attend department meetings and in-services, demonstrate professional behavior, and participate in committees as appropriate.
Maintain a safe and clean environment, use hospital information services appropriately, maintain adequate supply inventory, and promote a positive atmosphere.