Occupational Therapist - OT-2
Occupational Therapist - OT-2
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Job Description
Overview:
Location flexibility within NCH Close to Home Locations
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 in-service 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.
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: Biohazard waste Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Fume /Gases /Vapors Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Peripheral vision Problem solving Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting Standing Walking
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
