Occupational Therapist

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University and OSU Harding Hospital are committed to enhancing the quality of care that our patients receive. The Occupational Therapist functions as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team on a psychiatric patient care unit. The Interdisciplinary Treatment Team cultivates an atmosphere of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The Occupational Therapist functions within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to provide patient care and supportive services that are directed at achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in his or her own care plan, and maintaining a high level of productivity. Patients and their family will experience the benefits of personalized patient focused care through the integrated skills of all Treatment Team members. Services provided include 24-hour inpatient care, outpatient, and an Adult Partial Hospitalization Program for psychiatric patients. The Occupational Therapist also accepts occupational therapy referrals for assessment / intervention in performance areas, for inpatient psychiatric patients who may have performance dysfunctions that interfere with the patient’s daily functional ability, as related to performance abilities. The Occupational Therapist provides therapeutic services, including assessment, intervention, program planning, and implementation, assists with discharge planning and provides related documentation in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio

Responsibilities

• assessment
• intervention
• program planning
• implementation
• assists with discharge planning
• provides related documentation in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees