Occupational Therapist PRN - Outpatient Rehab - St Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist enhances patients’ ability to perform daily activities related to work and life. The role includes reviewing physician referrals and medical histories, assessing patients, developing treatment plans, delivering occupational therapy, documenting progress, and adjusting care as needed. Work may take place in outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site settings. The therapist also educates patients and families about treatment procedures to follow at home.

The position requires a current state occupational therapist license, or eligibility for a traineeship or temporary license. BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred upon hire and required within 30 days for BSMH, or at hire for RSFH. Two years of experience in an equivalent setting is preferred. The role calls for age-specific care knowledge, computer skills, analytical and critical-thinking abilities, and effective interpersonal communication with patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and other health care professionals.

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals at all levels.
• Demonstrates critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire (preferred; required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH).
• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and patient medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct and document patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment plans according to department protocols.
• Administer prescribed occupational therapy treatments and create custom equipment for individual needs.
• Develop programs focused on functional skills, vocational training, daily activities, and motor skills.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary.
• Participate in patient care conferences.
• Educate patients and families on at-home treatment procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and FMLA leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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