Occupational Therapist Pediatric Inpatient PRN

Position #: 25000296
Position: Occupational Therapist Pediatric Inpatient PRN
UH Facility: Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
Shift: PRN
Status: Per Diem
Work Days of Week: PRN

City: Cleveland

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At University Hospitals, everything we do is focused on helping patients and their families achieve optimal health, realize improved quality of life, and get back to what’s most important in their lives.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where the best allied health professionals and support staff can learn, grow and make a real, positive impact on all those we serve. An allied health career with University Hospitals provides the opportunity for you to Be the Difference.

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

A Brief Overview

Organizes and conducts Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist directs the patient’s participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.

What You Will Do

Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient’s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.
Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.
Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.
Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

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

Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy (Required)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 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

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LOCATION

UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

Recognized as one of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 29 consecutive years. UH Rainbow is the only designated Level 1 pediatric trauma center in Northeast Ohio.

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