Job Description
_ $20,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time Position _
Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.
Essential Functions
Performs patient assessment and establishes plan of care and treatment goals.
Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
Assesses educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicates accordingly to achieve maximum benefit of care.
Prepares plans for discharge.
Applies appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for patients.
Coordinates and supervises staff.
Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.
Completes and files patient documentation in a timely manner.
Attends and participates in the weekly team conference.
Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Control standards.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education & Experience
Two years' direct patient occupational therapy care and treatment experience preferred.
Experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation
Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Job Types: Full-time, PRN
Pay: $79,500.00 - $101,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Pet insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics
Home Health
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed
Weekends only
Experience:
OT: 1 year (Preferred)
Rehabilitation: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Occupational Therapy License (Required)
BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Relief, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,