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.

　　*Pediatric experience highly preferred. This position will also work a few days per week with K-12 students at the local area schools*

　　Mercy Health Willard Occupational Therapy

　　About Us

　　As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

　　SUMMARY:

　　The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services to patients according to accepted standards of practice. The Occupational Therapist treats individuals from birth and over in age. The Occupational Therapist maintains daily patient progress notes and working as a team with other professionals, coordinates discharge planning.

　　These duties are performed in a manner that demonstrates the philosophy/mission and values of Mercy Health.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Models supportive behaviors.

　　Supports collaboration, Performance Improvement processes, inter-disciplinary work teams, and partnership relationships with customers.

　　Demonstrates self-governance.

　　Responsible for own professional/personal growth and development.

　　Communicates effectively with all departments & employees of the organization and other customers.

　　Promotes stewardship of resources while maintaining or improving the quality of care.

　　Exhibits ownership for the success of the organization.

　　Effectively engages in two-way dialogue and problem-solving.

　　Works independently to meet operational objectives.

　　Receives, investigates, and appropriately reports and responds to problems/incidents that involve safety and compliance issues.

　　Holds self, employees, and co-workers accountable for keeping patient safety the priority in performing the essential duties of their jobs.

　　Performs initial evaluation and ongoing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment planning.

　　Documents appropriately and promptly.

　　Consults with referring physician/other team members as needed for the continuation of care and discharge of patient.

　　Provide professional instruction and supervision to other team personnel responsible for assisting with treatment especially the Occupational Therapy Assistant.

　　Fabricate splints and adaptive devices by physician’s prescription and patient needs.

　　Schedules caseload of assigned patients for daily treatment sessions.

　　Provides site education for Occupational Therapy Interns.

　　Attends meetings, seminars, and educational conferences pertinent to Occupational Therapy.

　　Employment Qualifications

　　Required Minimum Education: 4 year/ Bachelors Degree Specialty/Major: Occupational Therapy

　　Licensure/Certification Required : Licensed in the State of Ohio PT/OT/AT Board

　　Licensure/Certification Preferred: CPR Certification

　　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]