Occupational Therapist - PRN

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

General Summary

The Occupational Therapist establishes and evaluates treatment programs for patients whose abilities to perform daily living tasks and vocational tasks normally performed at his/her stage of development are threatened or impaired by developmental deficiencies, the aging process, environmental deprivation, physical illness, injury, perceptual, cognitive and psychosocial deficits. Teaches patients, family members, and students. Participates in program development and quality assurance.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor of Science degree or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy at an accredited university.

Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio.

Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association is required.

AOTA membership is desirable.

Good interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively interact with physicians and other clinicians patients and families.

Requires critical observation skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

Must be able to apply activity analysis in the selection/adaptation of therapeutic activities.

Working Conditions

Moderate level (50% or more of time) of physical exertion required. Frequent exposure (up to 80% of the time) to adverse conditions. When inside a well-lighted, air-conditioned environment. May involve traveling for facility design evaluations, home evaluations, community reintegration activities, and Satellite operations. Frequent exposure to physical and mental disabilities, pain, grief, and death. May be exposed to contagious disease or infection.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Coordinator of Department and Director of Rehab.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Occ Therapy

• Oak Pt

• Lorain

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours

• Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.