Occupational Therapist OT-TR, Part Time, First Shift, PsychiatryUC Health is hiring a Part 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.
Responsibilities:- These specific patient populations are served by this position: young adults, adults, and older adults with psychiatric disorders and conditions involving mood, thought, neurocognitive, intellectual/developmental, substance use, and women's health issues.
- PRIIDE VALUESP - Putting Patients and Families First: Above all, we dedicate ourselves to meeting the physical and emotional needs of those we serve.
- R - Showing Respect: We will treat others in a respectful and compassionate manner.
- I - Acting with Integrity: We will be fair, honest, transparent and trustworthy in our decisions and actions, always adhering to the highest ethical standards.
- I - Embracing Inclusion: We will maintain an open mind and seek new and different perspectives to foster a welcoming and diverse environment.
- D - Seeking Discovery: We will work tirelessly to advance the practice of medicine through research and innovation, as well as training and education.
- E - Offering Empathy: We will respect and honor the dignity and experiences of others and provide heartfelt comfort and support.
- Physical Demands
- Psychiatry's specialized safety interventions, clinical environments, and weighted furnishings require:
Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs, ladders, ramps, etc, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms - 5%Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist - 30%Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to a rest on knee or knees - 30%Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - 100%Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time - 70%Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks - 100%Pushing 0-10 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20%Pushing 11-20 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20%Pushing 21-50 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20%Pushing 51 lbs or more: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20%Pulling: Use of upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion - 20%Lifting 0-10 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 80%Lifting 11-20 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 20%Lifting 21-50 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10%Lifting 51 lbs or more: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10%Carrying 0-10 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 80%Carrying 11-20 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 20%Carrying 21-50 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 10%Carrying 51 lbs or more: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 10%Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm, as in handling - 100%Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of (using) fingertips - 80%Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word - must convey detailed or spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly - 100%Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication - 100%Seeing: The process of perceiving objects by use of the eyes to perform an activity - visual acuity requirements include ability to discern position of object(s), shape of object(s), color, depth perception or visual inspection - 100%Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by AOTALicense 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
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
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