Acute Care Occupational Therapist PRN
About The Position
This position provides occupational therapy services to screen, test, evaluate, diagnose, and treat injuries, diseases, and disabilities using occupational therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard practices. The occupational therapist consults with, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with care teams and other stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care. The role is part of the Acute Care Therapy team at Platte Valley Hospital, with opportunities to float and support other Intermountain Health Front Range care sites. Scheduling is flexible and on an as-needed PRN basis. The position is located in Brighton, Colorado, and has zero scheduled weekly hours.
Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapist license in the state or 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.
Responsibilities
- Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values and abide by service standards.
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services, stay current on standard practices for different patient groups, conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, and develop goal-oriented care plans based on patient assessments, diagnoses, history, and physician referrals.
- Meet established productivity standards for the department or service line.
- Maintain thorough and timely patient records in accordance with regulations and facility policies, and complete patient billing accurately and promptly.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals, supporting smooth operations and effective use of rehabilitation services.
- Manage patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to support high-quality care.
- Participate in and promote continuing education opportunities for self and staff, and pursue learning opportunities as required for licensure.
- Engage in quality improvement, including safe equipment use and efforts to improve clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience, and implementation of the Intermountain Operating Model; participate in utilization review audits.
- Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and relevant professional and work groups in collaboration or consensus with the leader.
- Contribute to program development and marketing strategies to grow the occupational therapy program and achieve department goals.
- Float and support other Intermountain Health Front Range care sites as needed.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package described as supporting well-being across physical, mental, and other dimensions.
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