Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the daily operations of the department, including policies and procedures, budget management, recruitment, and other administrative tasks.
• Participates in departmental planning, marketing and implementation of new programs. Assists with coordination of departmental performance improvement activities.
• Performs the clinical duties of department staff, effectively interacting with patients, families, health care teams and supervised staff.
• Serves as an advocate and liaison for department in committees and meetings and with internal and external groups.
• Supervises department staff, providing clinical leadership and expertise and ensuring compliance with performance standards and external regulatory agencies. Assist with the training and continuing education of staff.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in related field, required. 

Licensure Requirement:

• State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy, required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

CPR certification, required. Must be received no later than 60 days post hire or 60 days post expiration.

Skills:

• Exceptional customer service, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Effective leadership, decision-making, and supervisory skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Experience:

• Two years minimum experience in a clinical setting, required.
• Acute care pediatric experience, preferred.
• Experience in a leadership capacity, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

"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"