Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Intermountain Health

1d•$43 - $66

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 provides consultation, education, and training to patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care. The role is at Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, with 30 scheduled 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 remain current on standard practices for relevant patient groups.
Conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, considering the patient’s diagnosis, history, and physician referrals; develop care plans with specific goals based on 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 patient billing accurately and promptly.
Communicate 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.
Participate in and promote continuing education for self and staff, pursuing learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
Participate in quality improvement, including safe equipment use and efforts to improve clinical outcomes, patient access, and patient experience; 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 physical therapy program and achieve department goals.