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.

Additional Information:

Location:
Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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