Occupational Therapist Fellow - Behavioral Health

At the time of application, fellowship applicants must be either:

A graduate of an accredited OT program with a current Ohio OT license, OR Currently enrolled in an accredited OT program with the plan to graduate and obtain Ohio licensure prior to the start of the fellowship program.

Applicants must either have:

Prior work experience as a pediatric and/or mental health OT, or A Level II OT fieldwork in the area of pediatrics and/or mental health.

Three professional letters of reference must be submitted at the time of application as well as a personal statement.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in safe, effective, and compassionate patient care under supervision, commensurate with the level of advancement and responsibility.
• Maintains patient and procedures logs and completes medical records in accordance with established standards.
• Develops a personal program of self-study and professional growth with guidance from teaching staff and Program Director.
• Attends mandatory education specified by the Program Director and participates in other educational activities as appropriate to fulfill program requirements and individual learning plan.
• Participates in research activities, institutional programs, and designated NCH committees and councils.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Applicable licensure or registration for licensure for professional discipline, required.

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

(not specified)

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"