Occupational Therapist- Homecare
Occupational Therapist- Homecare
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patients strengths and deficits establishes goals and develops an individualized treatment plan.
- Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development function and independence. Utilizes developmental activities modalities and other treatment techniques to meet each patients specific needs and achieve therapy goals observes and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
- Fabricates recommends or provides adaptive equipment splints or casts to maintain functional body joint positions restrict muscle contractures prevent deformities and improve function or mobility. Fits patient and instructs on use of item.
- Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
- Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload including scheduling entering daily charges and submitting timely documentation.
- Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental inservice training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP.
- Conducts educational programs for hospital staff students and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs licensed and certified occupational therapy assistants and unlicensed personnel supervising care provided.
Education Requirement:
Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
Licensure Requirement:
- State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy required.
- Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Certifications:
- Registered (R) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy required.
- CPR certificationno later than 60 days post hire or post expiration required.
Skills:
(not specified)
Experience:
One year of occupational therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in area of pediatrics preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Flexing/extending of neck Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 4160 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 4160 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61100 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel Standing Walking
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Sitting
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Employment Type
Full-Time
