University Hospitals
Location
Chardon, Ohio
The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts therapy programs to facilitate the rehabilitation of individuals with physical or psychosocial disabilities by directing participation in selected treatments. Key duties include performing evaluations, developing treatment plans, executing effective treatment techniques, and educating patients and families.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess the necessary evaluation and treatment skills appropriate for the patient's age group. Required proficiencies include professional initiative, objectivity, good time management, interpersonal skills, and the physical ability to treat patients and assist with mobility.
Education 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 proficiency) Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency) Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days) Is awaiting Ohio licensure status of Limited Permit (Required) Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy (Required) Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 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 Travel Requirements 10%25