Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Intermountain Health•Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital, UT

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 occupational therapy practices. It also involves consulting with, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to provide quality, patient-centered care. New graduates are welcome. The occupational therapist provides skilled services and develops care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments, diagnosis, history, and physician referrals. The role includes documentation and billing, communication with patients and healthcare providers, managing patient care and education, and supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students. The position also supports continuing education, quality improvement, utilization review, interdisciplinary collaboration, and program development and marketing. The role is based at Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The hourly range is $43.09–$66.47, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

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.
Skills 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 and stay current with standard practices for different patient groups.
Conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develop care plans with 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, and complete billing accurately and promptly.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals, supporting smooth operations and appropriate 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 for self and staff, and pursue learning opportunities in accordance with licensure requirements.
Participate in quality improvement, safe equipment use, efforts to improve clinical outcomes, patient access and experience, the Intermountain Operating Model, and 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.