Occupational Therapist

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Job Title :

Occupational Therapist

Department :

University Hospital Rehabilitation Services, Acute Care

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of occupational therapy in the state of Ohio.

The patient populations an occupational therapist on this team will serve, but is not limited to, general medicine and general surgery, burn patients, patients within the observation and ED units, postpartum, inmates, geriatrics and long-term care.

Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise, and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in physical therapy.

Required Qualifications

All rehabilitation team members must be licensed or certified with the respective profession (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, social work, or therapeutic recreation), and meet the educational and / or certification requirements established by their professions (social workers and speech pathologists must hold master's degrees;

physical therapists, occupational therapists, and therapeutic recreational specialists must hold bachelor's degrees). All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.