Occupational Therapist I Option 2-Inpatient Therapy
Kettering Health
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- Location
- Hamilton, United States
- Job type
- Per diem
- Posted
- Nov 3
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Kettering Health
Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services to patients across the care continuum
- Complete comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment planning
- Provide therapeutic interventions to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Educate patients and families on rehabilitation strategies
What you need
- Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
- Prior experience as an occupational therapist or in a healthcare setting
- Active National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification (if not required for licensure renewal)
- Education: a postgraduate degree or a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Occupational therapy principlesevidence-based practicesindividualized treatment plansdocumentationorganizational skillsverbal and written communicationinterdisciplinary teamscritical thinkingproblem-solvingBasic Life Support (BLS)
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Occupational Therapist I Option 2-Inpatient Therapy
Posted Date
20 hours ago
(11/3/2026 2:39 PM)
Job ID
2026-64103
Job Category
Rehabilitation
Job Type
Resource (PRN)
Shift
First Shift
Department
437060 - INPATIENT THERAPY
FTE
00 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 0.0 (Resource)
Job Code
JP0193
Job Details
Kettering Health Hamilton l Hamilton l Resource (PRN) l Days
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Occupational Therapist I Option 2 delivers evidence-based occupational therapy services to patients across the care continuum, focusing on comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. This role supports patients in achieving optimal independence and functional outcomes, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and educating patients and families on rehabilitation strategies to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
Required Education:
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program preferred. However, bachelors with current OT lisensure acceptable.
Required Work Experience:
Completion of required clinical fieldwork as part of an accredited occupational therapy program
Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
Current and valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board prior to start date. Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain during orientation period.
Skills:
Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and evidence-based practices
Ability to assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment plans
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Basic computer proficiency, including electronic health record (EHR) systems
Competencies:
For Inpatient Acute Care positions:
Employee demonstrates patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care to policy.
Employee demonstrates knowledge of Rehab Med Acute Care.
Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices.
For Inpatient Rehab positions:
Employee demonstrates proper KHN restraint skills
Employee demonstrates patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care to policy
Employee has knowledge of Rehab Med Ranchos Levels and Interventions
Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices
Outpatient Therapy positions:
Employee demonstrates patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care to policy
Employee appropriately assesses pain levels
Employee demonstrates understanding of motor learning strategies
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education:
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
Preferred Work Experience:
Prior experience as an occupational therapist or in a healthcare setting
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
Active National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification (if not required for licensure renewal)
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