Occupational Therapist

Job Description

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Occupational Therapist Needed-Bethesda North Hospital *

Make a difference every day as an Occupational Therapist located at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery. Join a compassionate, servant led team committed to excellence in orthopedic patient care service while working in a supportive, close-knit, and team-oriented environment.

We offer career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package! Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time (40 hours weekly)
• Rotates weekends and holidays
  
  

Incentives & Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview

Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for the communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family. Directly supervises assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in-services to staff, hospital personnel and the community. Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

State Licensure

Up to 1 year experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapeutic management, goal modification, patient/family education, ongoing discharge planning and referral for appropriate professionals/programs, periodic re-assessment, and develops goal driven treatment plans taking into consideration the patient's age, educational level, family support, and cultural and psychosocial issues.

Maintains established departmental productivity levels and manages time effectively

Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department

Furthers knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands-on practice, individual training sessions, etc. Areas could also include: special interest groups, district meetings, post-graduate work, seminars, awareness of scope of practice laws and regulations, or other professional activities.

Contributes to department/center program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program coordinator. Contributes to the department through presenting and implementing new treatment technique/procedure, group treatment idea, student supervision, request for new equipment, team participation, and other areas approved by management.

Other Job-Related Information

Working Conditions:

Climbing

• Rarely
  
  Hearing: Conversation
• Frequently
  
  Hearing: Other Sounds
• Frequently
  
  Kneeling
• Rarely
  
  Lifting 50+ Lbs.
• Rarely
  
  Lifting <50 Lbs.
• Occasionally
  
  Pulling
• Occasionally
  
  Pushing
• Occasionally
  
  Reaching
• Occasionally
  
  Sitting
• Occasionally
  
  Standing
• Frequently
  
  Stooping
• Occasionally
  
  Talking
• Frequently
  
  Use of Hands
• Frequently
  
  Color Vision
• Frequently
  
  Visual Acuity: Far
• Frequently
  
  Visual Acuity: Near
• Consistently
  
  Walking
• Frequently
  
  TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
  
  At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following
  
  Serve: ALWAYS…
  
  
  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
    
    
  Excel: ALWAYS…
  
  
  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service
    
    
  Respect: ALWAYS…
  
  
  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
  • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
  • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
    
    
  Value: ALWAYS…
  
  
  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
  • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
    
    
  Engage: ALWAYS…
  
  
  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community