Occupational Therapist Peds Homecare East Job in Warrensville Heights 44122, Ohio Us
University Hospitals Home Care Services (UHHCS) is one of the largest home health agencies in Ohio. UHHCS is Medicare certified, JCAHO accredited and has been the recipient of national recognition as one of the top agencies in the country (Home Care Elite) for three years in a row. Working with UHHCS gives patients access to a comprehensive and integrated array of home health services, including sterile IV and injectable pharmacy, nursing, rehabilitation, social work, nutrition and daily living assistance. Integrating the services patients need in the home through a single provider produces superior clinical outcomes and customer satisfaction as well as streamlined access to care. UH Home Care's quality initiatives and standards of care are consistent with and integrated into those adopted by University Hospitals.
FULL TIME PEDS OT POSITION ON THE EAST SIDE. 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. Essential duties include: 1. Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient?s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum. 2. Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner. 3. Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention. 4. Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process. 5. Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.
Position Requirements:
1. Minimumtwo years of occupational therapy experience in a hospital setting required. 2. Requires the evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Must be physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment
Education Requirements:
Current license by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy CPR certification within one month of hire Valid driver's license and required car insurance
License Requirements:
Current license by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy CPR certification within one month of hire Valid driver's license and required car insurance
Preferred Qualifications:
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