Occupational Therapist - 25% Recruitment Supplement (PN 20079199)

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Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information: Erica Darthard; erica.darthard@dodd.ohio.gov

Work Location: 30 East Broad Street, 12th Floor

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

United States

Compensation: $36.01 - $50.37 + additional $9.00 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for an Occupational Therapist at Columbus Developmental Center

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

What You'll Do

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities’ Division of Residential Resources oversees the state’s eight Developmental Centers, which provide short‑term, intensive treatment and support for individuals experiencing significant challenges living in the community. These centers offer person‑centered services focused on building independent living skills and helping people transition back to community‑based settings when possible.

Residential Resources is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, consultation, and leadership in occupational therapy practices across multiple developmental centers. This role ensures high‑quality therapeutic services, oversees contracted OT staff, and integrates OT plans with interdisciplinary clinical programs.

Work Location & Schedule

This position will work three days per week in DODD central office, one day per week at the Columbus Developmental Center, and one day per week traveling to other Developmental Centers throughout Ohio as needed.

Clinical Assessment & Treatment

• Document evaluations, observations, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Assess clients’ physical, cognitive, perceptual, and psychosocial functioning using standardized and non‑standardized tools.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement individual treatment plans (IPP).
• Provide sensory integration treatment and develop OT interventions to improve daily living, leisure, and community participation.
• Coordinate with medical, nursing, and programming teams to integrate OT into therapeutic programs.

Program Leadership & Guidance

• Develop and guide OT practices and core guidelines across all developmental centers.
• Provide direction to OTs and oversee contracted OT staff.
• Ensure sensory interventions and activities are appropriately implemented center‑wide.
• Provide dysphagia evaluations and recommendations and monitor swallowing status.

Train staff on adaptive equipment, feeding techniques, mealtime skills, choking prevention, and modified food textures.

Conduct functional assessments and maintain documentation within the Electronic Health Record (e. g., PointClickCare).

Consultation & Interdisciplinary Support

Provide consultation to clients, healthcare professionals, and external partners.

Participate in planning and implementing OT services, policies, and procedures.

Request and maintain adaptive equipment.

Serve as an interdisciplinary team member.

Unusual Working Conditions

Exposed to unpredictable behavior of clients.

Additional Information

This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(9) and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.

Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapist License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.