Required Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Preferred Education: Master of Occupational Therapy
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
Required: Licensed by the State of Ohio Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board; BLS.
Preferred: Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1 year of clinical experience preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs initial occupational therapy evaluations, ongoing treatment, and treatment planning
Communicates patient evaluation results and POC to Occupational Therapy Assistant. Promotes ongoing guidance, communication, and supervision to COTA as needed. Reviews and co-signs documentation.
Maintains timely and accurate documentation and billing of patient evaluation, treatment and discharge
Consults with referring physician and other team members as needed for continuation of patient care and planning for appropriate discharge disposition.
Provides clinical supervision/education for Occupational Therapy Interns/Students
Participates in hospital wide meetings/teams, continuing education seminars, and department/hospital continuing education in-services. Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development.
Participates in department and hospital wide Performance Improvement Processes/ Programs.
Maintains department productivity standards and resources in a manner consistent with department budgets.
Appropriately reports and responds to problems/incidents that involve safety or compliance issues.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com