Outpatient Occupational Therapist (Assisted and Independent Living)
Patriot At Home·Streetsboro, Ohio
Patriot At Home·Streetsboro, Ohio
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive patient assessments and applying diagnostic procedures to evaluate functional levels. They must collaborate with physicians to ensure appropriate orders and provide guidance and counseling to patients and their families.
Why Patriot? Patriot Outpatient Therapy is a place where you can directly make an impact in your community while also thriving personally and professionally! We recognize family as the cornerstone of our company and want you to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.
Flexible Schedule Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach
How we support you professionally: This position is Per Diem and paid per unit Mileage reimbursement Company 401k with 4% company matching
Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs Assure that the physician's orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the total Occupational Therapy program Communicate with the physician on a regular basis regarding patient's status, obtaining additional orders, if necessary
The ability to drive Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association Must be licensed by the state Must have at least one year of institutional experience Must have a criminal background check Must have current CPR (BLS) certification
Patriot Outpatient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy school, hold a state license, and possess current CPR (BLS) certification. At least one year of institutional experience and a clean criminal background check are required.
Market context
In Ohio, allied health roles in medical laboratory settings are typically supported by ongoing demand from hospitals, outpatient labs, and diagnostic services. These positions are competitive because employers often require an associate degree, ASCP certification, and the physical ability to handle routine lab tasks, while the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certification status and review the lifting requirement against your current work capacity.
