Aultman Hospital

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for interpreting all referral information, evaluating, adjusting, updating and discharging the treatment of all patients in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code section 4755.

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Department provides high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services to individuals recovering from orthopedic, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions. Our licensed Occupational Therapists deliver evidence-based care focused on restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing quality of life. The department operates within the hospital’s broader continuum of care and collaborates closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other allied health professionals to ensure seamless, coordinated treatment. Services are delivered in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and organizational policies. Occupational Therapists are expected to uphold the mission, vision, and values of the organization while maintaining a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous professional development.

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited school for Occupational Therapy.

• Licensed by the Ohio OT, PT, AT board as an Occupational Therapist.

• Certified through the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists.

• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• The Occupational Therapist will demonstrate a willingness to build professional skills to support the niche services provided by the department as needed, such as upper extremity rehabilitation, hand therapy, cognitive and perceptual retraining, splint fabrication, ergonomic and work-related injury programs, community reintegration skills, and specialized programs for neurological conditions, oncology rehabilitation, and low vision therapy.

• Completes thorough Occupational therapy evaluations and examinations, establishing treatment plans and goals in accordance with the Ohio State practice act and AOTO professional standards.

• Applies evidence-based practices and sound clinical reasoning in all aspects of Occupational therapy care, while fostering innovation and contributing to a positive, solutions-focused work environment.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and organizational problem-solving skills to support collaboration with patients, families, COTAs, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Adapts care approaches to meet the developmental, functional, and cultural needs of patients across the lifespan and diverse backgrounds.

• Skilled in delivering manual therapy techniques and prescribing individualized exercise programs with appropriate dosing, aligned with plan of care guidelines and tailored to each patient’s clinical presentation and goals.

• Demonstrates adaptability and fosters a collaborative team environment by responding effectively to both planned and unplanned changes in daily workflow, which may occur multiple times per day.

• Proactively supports colleagues by offering assistance, adjusting to schedule modifications, and managing fluctuating patient volumes to maintain consistent, high-quality care.

• Proficient in the use of electronic health record systems (e.g., Cerner) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Teams, Outlook) to support documentation, communication, and coordination of care.

• Supports professional growth by mentoring other Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants, sharing clinical expertise, and fostering a collaborative learning environment that enhances team competency and patient outcomes.

• Technology Adaptability: Willingness and ability to learn new software tools and updates as required by hospital systems and therapy department workflows.

• Adaptability to build skills to support niche services when needed.

• Demonstrate effective and adaptable communication strategies to support seamless coordination within a large, dynamic facility, utilizing both formal and informal channels—including real-time verbal interactions and electronic platforms such as Microsoft Teams, email, and other tools—to ensure timely information exchange among an average of 50 team members per pay period.

• Exhibit cultural sensitivity and adaptability in communication and care delivery, effectively engaging with diverse patient populations ranging from inner-city communities to individuals from affluent backgrounds, while respecting unique values, expectations, and subcultural norms.

• Maintains on-going competency

• Develops patient plans of care and ensures adherences through effective delegation where appropriate.

• Keeps the UD informed of any significant problems or concerns.

• Responds to patient/family complaints.

• Orients new personnel to charts, forms and documentation requirements.

• Provides peer review of job performances on a regular basis.

• Assists with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed.

• Assists with compliance of facility operations with federal, state and local rules and regulations.

• Consistently communicates with all patients, families, customers and other personnel in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.

• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the department and responds positively to changes in workflow.

• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization.

• Complies with infection control and safety policies.

• Completes annual competency requirements.

• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to the appropriate personnel.

• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in required time frame and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested by UD.

• Maintains a professional appearance in alignment with Aultman’s dress code standards

• Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.

• Supports strategic organizational goals.

• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge and use of evidence-based practice.

• Complies with all hospital policies, safety protocols, infection control standards, and HIPAA regulations to ensure safe and ethical practice.

• Participates in ongoing professional development, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain clinical excellence.

• Leads the therapy team by guiding and supervising Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs), ensuring coordinated care delivery and adherence to treatment plans.

• Serves as a Clinical Instructor for Occupational Therapy students when needed, providing mentorship, supervision, and structured learning experiences that support professional development and clinical competency.

• Facilitates observation opportunities for other healthcare professionals, including physicians and students, to promote interdisciplinary understanding and education.

• Greets patients, visitors, and colleagues promptly with a warm smile, friendly introduction, and, when possible, by name—creating a welcoming and respectful environment.

• Anticipates needs and exceeds expectations by asking, “Is there anything else I or a fellow colleague can do for you?”—demonstrating a proactive approach to service and support.

• Provides a caring, timely, and compassionate discharge experience, consistently expressing gratitude with, “Thank you for allowing us to care for you.”

• Integrity, openness and fairness in all you do.

• Team work.

• Individual creativity.

• Innovation.

• Compassion and caring.

• The Occupational Therapist demonstrates a collaborative mindset by proactively offering assistance to colleagues during downtime, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes optimal patient care and efficient workflow.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to prepare patients for discharge through education, support, and clear communication, often initiating the process several visits in advance to ensure a smooth and safe transition.

• Coordinates care with a wide range of healthcare professionals within the Inpatient Rehabilitation facility—including other Physical Therapists across specialties and diagnoses, Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), and Speech-Language Pathologists—to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered treatment for individuals who may receive services from multiple disciplines during their care.

• Hours of operation with shifts as assigned including occasional overtime, on-call or off-shifts (evenings and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary.

• Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to ensure patient receive appropriate interventions.

• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.

• Subject to emergency and other crisis situations.

• Subject to travel in inclement weather

• Performing patient care responsibilities as required.

• May be asked to provide care in specialty service areas including, but not limited to: neurological rehabilitation, upper extremity and hand therapy, cognitive retraining, low vision therapy, and adaptive equipment training.

• Manages patients experiencing acute functional limitations or complex medical conditions, which may involve severe pain, cognitive impairment, anxiety, or urgent safety concerns requiring immediate intervention or referral.

• Operates in diverse clinical environments, which may include specialized settings such as sensory integration spaces, functional living areas, supporting advanced rehabilitation techniques.

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Demands

Frequency

Remarks

Lifting 0-10 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Lifting 10-20 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Lifting 20-35 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Lifting 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 75-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting over 100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Forward Reaching

Continuous 66% of the day

Overhead Reaching

Frequent 34-65%

Standing

Continuous 66% of the day

Walking

Continuous 66% of the day

Sitting

Continuous 66% of the day

Climbing

Occasional 10-33%

Stairs/Ladder

Occasional 10-33%

Bending/Stooping

Continuous 66% of the day

Twisting/Turning

Continuous 66% of the day

Kneeling/Squatting

Frequent 34-65%

Crawling

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 0-10 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Carrying 10-20 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Carrying 20-35 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 50-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying over 100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Grasping/repetitive sustained

Continuous 66% of the day

Fine motor coordination

Continuous 66% of the day

Vision: Near/Far/Color

Continuous 66% of the day

Hearing: ordinary conversation/other

Continuous 66% of the day

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.