At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

　　General Summary

　　The Occupational Therapist establishes and evaluates treatment programs for patients whose abilities to perform daily living tasks and vocational tasks normally performed at his/her stage of development are threatened or impaired by developmental deficiencies, the aging process, environmental deprivation, physical illness, injury, perceptual, cognitive and psychosocial deficits. Teaches patients, family members, and students. Participates in program development and quality assurance.

　　Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Bachelor of Science degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at an accredited university.

　　Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio.

　　Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association is required.

　　AOTA membership is desirable.

　　Good interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively interact with physicians and other clinicians patients and families.

　　Requires critical observation skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

　　Must be able to apply activity analysis in the selection/adaptation of therapeutic activities.

　　Working Conditions

　　Moderate level (50% or more of time) of physical exertion required. Frequent exposure (up to 80% of the time) to adverse conditions. When inside a well-lighted, air-conditioned environment. May involve traveling for facility design evaluations, home evaluations, community reintegration activities, and Satellite operations. Frequent exposure to physical and mental disabilities, pain, grief, and death. May be exposed to contagious disease or infection.

　　Reporting Relationships

　　Reports to Coordinator of Department and Director of Rehab.

　　Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

　　Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

　　Prescription drug coverage

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Life insurance w/AD&D

　　Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

　　Paid time off

　　Educational Assistance

　　And much more

　　*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

　　All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]