Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility - Dayton - PT/Days

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

 

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities

• In cooperation with the referral source, provides occupational therapy evaluation to determine the extent of the symptoms and/or functional limitations relevant to the diagnosis.
• Develops treatment plan that is targeted and adjusted to decrease or eliminate the symptoms and functional limitations.
• Uses the physical elements of thermotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, exercise, postural training/biomechanics, gait training, soft tissue mobilization, and independent living skills training for treatment.
• Objectively documents progress in elimination of symptoms and restoration of function.
• Is involved with a full spectrum of patients, including Infant, Child, Adult and Geriatric populations.
• Provides supervision and direction to physical therapy assistants to assure that patient’s goals and objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio.