Occupational Therapist Inpatient PRN
University Hospitals•Beachwood, OH
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. Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans appropriate to their rehabilitation needs within the care continuum; delivers treatment, provides education to patients and caregivers, and participates in discharge planning. Also completes documentation, billing, and other activities supporting department operations. The role is PRN.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological ages of patients on the caseload.
- Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Physically, cognitively, and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and assist with the physical mobility of patients and equipment.
- Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop effective treatment plans appropriate to their rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
- Perform Occupational Therapy treatment techniques competently.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about applicable health information, treatment, and prevention.
- Initiate and participate in discharge planning.
- Complete documentation, billing, and other activities that support department operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
- Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), following required training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.
