Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

T

he Occupational Therapist (OT) provides evaluation and treatment of patients referred

for

occupational therapy services. The Occupational Therapist communicates and collaborates with other caregivers to provide quality care and

maintain

accurate

patient records.

**What

Y

ou

W

ill

D

o:**

• Performs occupational therapy evaluation,

establishes

and implements treatment plan for patients referred by a provider and assigned by the manager, clinical coordinator, or designee.

• Evaluates, provides, or constructs patient adaptive equipment or splints. Provides patient/family/health providers with training/education for compliance

of

use/wear/precautions.

• Documents

accurately

OT evaluation results, treatment interventions,

patient's

progress toward goals and discharge records.

• Maintains proper billing for the services provided.

• Delegates

appropriate treatment

procedures to the Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA; reviews/co-signs their documentation.

• Communicates with

appropriate health

care providers on matters concerning patient treatment, continuity of care, and discharge planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program; Doctorate degree preferred.

• Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification

required

.

• Experience: One year of clinical experience in respective

area

preferred.

• Effective Communication Skills

• Ability to make sound decisions and

utilize

good judgement concerning patient evaluation and treatment.

• Ability to function in a professional capacity with minimal supervision.

• Physically able to perform strenuous activities, such as lifting and transferring patients.

• BLS healthcare provider training

required

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

• Generous paid time off programs.

• Employee recognition programs.

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.

• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.

• Relocation

assistance

(geographic and position restrictions apply).

• Employee Referral Rewards program.

• Mount Carmel offers

DailyPay

• if

you’re

hired as an eligible colleague,

you’ll

be able to see how much

you’ve

made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to

get

paid every day!

• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over

1\.3 million patients

each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach

sites

and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest

undergraduate

, graduate, and

doctor of nursing

programs. If

you’re

seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desi

re to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.