Primary Location
College Hill Campus Department
OT College Hill Shift
Day (United States of America) Schedule
Full time Weekly Hours
32 FTE
0.8 Employee Status
Regular
*Expected Starting Pay Range
$76,336.00 - $97,489.60 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST FOR PSYCHIATRY
Location : College Hill Campus, 5642 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH 45224
Schedule : 32 hours/week, during Monday-Friday work week
Required Education and Experience
Master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program required
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
State of Ohio license
About Occupational Therapy at Cincinnati Children's
Occupations are the familiar and meaningful activities that people do every day. Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) helps children learn skills and participate in activities for successful, independent daily living. OT at Cincinnati Children’s makes it possible for children, adolescents and young adults with injuries, physical challenges or developmental disabilities to engage in normal daily life to the greatest extent possible.
For children, OT focuses on developing specific life skills. Through specific exercises and task-related activities, occupational therapists help kids learn or regain these critical skills. When skill and strength cannot be developed or improved, we work with your child and family in developing creative alternatives to achieve goals.
Our occupational therapists work with physical therapists and other specialists to create a customized program which addresses your child’s unique needs. The therapy process includes an initial evaluation, during which we assess your child’s current level of function. After the evaluation, the occupational therapist will create a treatment plan that may include:
Fine motor skills
Oral motor function and feeding skills
Activities of daily living
Cognition
Visual perception
Sensory integration
Aquatic (pool) therapy
Instructions for home exercise programs
Recommendations/training in the use of wheelchairs and other equipment that helps replace lost function
Recommendations on how to adapt the home and school environment
Guidance for family members about safe and effective methods of caring for their child
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Knowledge and Skills - Performs assessments and treatment planning, and implements treatment utilizing sound knowledge of normal development and information from appropriate resources. Takes into consideration the psycho-social needs of the patient and family throughout the provision of care and includes them in the decision making process. Utilizes a variety of evidenced based interventions, modifying the plan based on the patient's progress and response to treatment. Facilitates carry-over of progress by providing a comprehensive and updated home program. Effectively implements Guidelines for Determining Frequency of Therapy from onset of therapy to discharge. Demonstrates effective and ongoing communication with all members of the healthcare team, including patient, caregivers, and/or parents.
Clinical Responsibilities - Performs in a manner which conforms to the AOTA/APTA Code of Ethics and appropriate legal and departmental requirements for the practice of OT/PT during treatment, documentation and communication. Meets and/or exceeds the expectations of customers (i.e. physicians, patients, families, etc.) in the delivery of patient care. Takes initiative for completion of required competencies for assignment(s). Assumes responsibility for mentoring, orienting, and training of co-workers as appropriate. Willingly volunteers and accepts responsibility for participation in student clinical training to include serving as a primary clinical instructor on an ongoing…