Occupational Therapist-Premium - Reid Health

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The Occupational Therapist evaluates each patient and provides medically prescribed occupational therapy treatments and education to patients to restore, improve, or maintain the patient’s optimal level of functioning, independence, and quality of life.  Occupational Therapy is provided for treatment of physical disability and psychological disorders.  The Occupational Therapist also supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.  

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Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve.  We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

 

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Overview of Responsibilities:

Patient care and administrative responsibilities assigned to the O.T. may rotate through clinical assignments including inpatients, outpatients, PACE, home health, contracted services, mental health patients, and other out-reach areas.

 

The O.T. is qualified to carry out responsibilities assigned for assessment and treatment of the:

       -    geriatric population  

       -   adult population

       -   pediatric population (newborn-18 years)

 

The O.T. is responsible to the OP Physical and Occupational Therapy Manager, IP/ARU Therapy manager, or the Pediatric Therapy Manager.      

 

The O.T. is clinically responsible for the Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, aides, and volunteers working under his/her direction.

 

The O.T. may be assigned to work certain weekends and holidays in accordance with department policy.

Education/Experience:

Must be fully certified in Indiana to practice as an Occupational Therapist. May work with a Temporary Permit under the stipulated supervision of an O.T. in accordance with Indiana regulations.

 

Additionally, if assigned to provide services in Ohio, the O.T. is required to hold a current Ohio license.

 

Education: B. S., M.S., M.A., or OTD Degree or Certification in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited educational program.

 

Experience: none required. Preference may be given to individuals with advanced clinical experience or skills.

 

The O.T. must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients assigned, demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in department policies and procedures.

 

Successful completion of Reid Hospital general orientation, position-specific orientation skills checklist, and competency inventory required before working independently. Individual performance and competency-based skills are maintained through ongoing assessment of competence and educational activities. Written performance appraisals are completed at least annually.

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EEO Statement: Reid Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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