Per Diem Occupational Therapist-2

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

nJob Description Summary:

nJoin the OhioHealth team as an Occupational Therapist! Experience one on one patient care, a flexible schedule, and a great benefits package. Home health OTs work with an interdisciplinary team to care for patients in the home setting. Join our amazing home health team where you have autonomy, a reasonable and fair weekend rotation, a flexible schedule, and limited on-call. Home health OTs provide skilled care to patients to achieve outcomes in collaboration with the patient’s provider. There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site.

nResponsibilities And Duties:

nDriving is an essential function of the job.

n90% Direct Patient Care - Evaluates and treats patients after physician referral to:

nEvaluate patient’s motor, cognitive, sensory integrative and/or psychosocial function.

nDevelops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques.

nImplements plan of care based on appropriate occupational performance frame of reference(s): bio-mechanical, sensorimotor, and/or rehabilitative.

nAttends multidisciplinary patient care meetings. Plans and coordinates discharge plan with multidisciplinary team.

nEducates patient and caregiver/family.

nRecommends Medical Equipment required for discharge.

nProvides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.

n5%

nDocuments evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.

n5% - Indirect Department Functions:

nSupervises patient assignments and duties of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) and rehab technicians.

nIs involved in department quality improvement through utilization review and quality assurance program.

nTakes active role in orienting new staff members.

nServes as clinical instructor for OT and COTA students.

nEducates other disciplines and medical/hospital personnel on the topic of OT purpose, goals and treatment policies and procedures.

nRepresents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.

nAssumes other duties delegated by management.

nThere is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site.

nThe major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities, and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.

nAs a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

nThe job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

nMinimum Qualifications:

nBachelor's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, OT - Occupational Therapist - American Occupational Therapy Assoc.

nAdditional Job Description:

nSPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

nnnKnowledge of home health Medicare regulations, JCAHO standards, home care reimbursement

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nnExperience in an acute, rehabilitation or home health setting

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nnBasic personal computer skills

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nnKnowledge in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of occupational therapy

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nnBLS certification

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n nFor this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver’s license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

nWork Shift:

nDay

nScheduled Weekly Hours :

nAs Needed

nDepartment

nRehabilitation - Inpatient

nJoin us!

n... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

n... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

n... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

nEqual Employment Opportunity

nOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Worksite address

pickerington, OH, 43147, US

Who can apply

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