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Description Position Summary Organizes and conducts Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.
Essential Functions Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient's rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Qualifications QualificationsEducation Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. Required Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Required Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. Required Additional Licenses and Certifications Is awaiting Ohio licensure status of Limited Permit Required Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy Required and Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
