Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Pediatrics - Toledo Hospital

Location:

Total Rehab - Peds JMS Department:

Physical Therapy Weekly Hours:

40 Status:

Full time Shift:

Days (United States of America) Sign On Bonus:

Job Requisition Qualifies for Sign on Bonus Bonus Amount:

$10,000

Job Summary:

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for external candidates with a 2 year commitment.

As patients work through physical rehabilitation, the Occupational Therapist will guide them through a treatment program to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.

Through collaboration with the patient, you will establish goals and track progress through their rehabilitation.

This role allows you to be a mentor to OTAs, students and volunteers. You will also participate in program development, performance improvement projects and other committees.

All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise

• •Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric).
• •Demonstrates competence, awareness, and sensitivity of the physical, emotional, and socio-psychological needs of infants through geriatrics.
• •Conducts occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served.
• •Develops and implements an occupational therapy treatment plan according to a valid prescription and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• •Establishes a plan of care for each patient including mutually established goals, taking into account patient age and educational level. Progress toward goals will be documented and reported to the physician per departmental and applicable regulatory policy.
• •Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrate basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation.
• •Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize departmental equipment safely and appropriately for patient care activities.
• •Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.
• •Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice. Understands and abides by ProMedica's mission and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• •Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
• •Provides oversight and mentoring for OTA's, students and volunteers.
• •Participates in program development, performance improvement projects and other committees as assigned.
• •Manages and maintains productivity standards as established by the department.
• •Provides occupational therapy in a variety of clinical settings and may be required to travel between ProMedica locations.
• •Performs other duties as directed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

License : Current OT License in State of practice

Certification : BLS

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus .

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

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