Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Intermountain Health

5d • $43 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

This position screens, tests, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats injuries, diseases, and disabilities using occupational therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard practices. It also consults with, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with care teams and stakeholders to provide quality, patient-centered care. The role is located at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the states where the employee works.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skill sets and experience with the target population of the job setting.
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record, as applicable to the role and assigned work location.

Responsibilities

• Promote Intermountain Health's mission, vision, and values and abide by service standards.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy services and stay current with standard practices for different patient groups.
• Conduct evaluations and treatments in accordance with professional standards, considering the patient's diagnosis, history, and physician referrals.
• Develop care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
• Meet established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Maintain thorough and timely patient records in accordance with regulations and facility policies.
• Complete patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Support smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
• Manage patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students.
• Participate in and promote continuing education for self and staff, and pursue learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Engage in quality improvement processes involving safe equipment use, clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience, and the Intermountain Operating Model.
• Participate in utilization review audits.
• Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration or consensus with the leader.
• Contribute to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support wellness across physical and mental health, security, connection, and engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed