Outpatient Occupational Therapist (Assisted and Independent Living)

Outpatient (in ALs & ILs) – Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Territory: Portage and Northern Summit Counties
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Patriot is veteran-owned and family-operated
Why Patriot?
Patriot Outpatient Therapy is a place where you can directly make an impact in your community while also thriving personally and professionally! We recognize family as the cornerstone of our company and want you to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.
We value our families and community:
Flexible Schedule
Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times
Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach
How we support you professionally:
This position is Per Diem and paid per unit
Mileage reimbursement
Company 401k with 4% company matching
The responsibilities of our Occupational Therapists include:
Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs
Assure that the physician's orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes
Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the total Occupational Therapy program
Communicate with the physician on a regular basis regarding patient's status, obtaining additional orders, if necessary
Job Conditions:
The ability to drive
Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association
Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Must be licensed by the state
Must have at least one year of institutional experience
Must have a criminal background check
Must have current CPR (BLS) certification
Patriot Outpatient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment type
Per Diem

Work arrangement
No