Occupational Therapist- Psychiatry OT-TR, Full Time, First

Job Description Occupational Therapist OT-TR, Full Time, First Shift, Psychiatry

UC Health is hiring a Full Time Occupational Therapist for the first shift at UC Medical Center.

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement Occupational Therapy treatment programs for referred patients. Follow hospital and department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.

Cincinnati, OH, United States

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by AOTA

• License to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio
• National Certification as an Occupational Therapist; current registration
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills Certification; competency required following hire and every 2 years after

Minimum

Required:

Recently certified, licensed or graduates within past 12 months

• PSYCHIATRY:
  One year of experience in a mental health setting, group leading experience, familiarity with sensory, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention approaches are preferred. Will consider a new graduate.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills

Scheduled weekends and holidays according to department need. The ability to work alone and in groups is required. The employee must be able to independently navigate secured clinical environments and office areas through badge, push button, punch code, and key access.

• PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) 5%
• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Understands the needs of specialty populations served within Psychiatry Services.
• Utilizes sensory, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention approaches
• Patient Evaluations - 35%
• Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools.
• Upon referral completes a functional comprehensive individualized assessment.
• Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient’s diagnosis, status, and goals.
• Establishes goals/plans of care that include realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patients’ goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of patient/caregiver, physical/mental status and anticipated lifestyle.
• Completes evaluations according to departmental policy.
• Evaluates for, recommends/procures needed patient equipment and follow-up.
• Administers/interprets/communicates results of standardized assessments to assist with disposition planning.
• Makes recommendations for discharge, including appropriate community referrals.
• Treatment - 35%
• Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Reassesses objective findings, including pain, per department policy.
• Delivers care in a professional and customer-oriented manner.
• Adheres to department safety standards.
• Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress…