Occupational Therapist - Contingent (60946)

Description: For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees. The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other. When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.

Pay Rate: $30.29-$49.88 hourly

Job Description: The Occupational Therapist conducts an occupational therapy plan of care to facilitate the rehabilitation of a patient who is suffering from a disability caused by disease, injury, dysfunction, or other physical, cognitive, or perceptual limitation. Evaluates patients, establishes appropriate treatment goals, plans treatments, carries out treatment plan and documents evaluations and treatments in an accurate and timely manner. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according to state laws. Assists manager in the areas of: budgeting, setting yearly department goals, revising work instructions, providing in-service training and education and assisting with improving patient satisfaction survey scores. Assists with Occupational Therapy promotional activities, program development, etc. Supervises and mentors volunteers and/or students in adherence with department work instructions and/or AOTA guidelines.

Job Qualifications: Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program required. Possess a valid license to practice in the State of Ohio. One year of experience preferred. Exerting up to 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10-20 pounds of force often.