Home Health Occupational Therapist

Intermountain Health • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using occupational therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard occupational therapy practices. Additionally, this role involves consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborating with care teams to deliver quality, patient-centered care. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity in Home Health Mesquite, Nevada, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates. New graduates are welcome to apply. The location offers a vibrant desert community with year-round sunshine, scenic beauty, and easy access to national parks (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon North Rim) and Las Vegas, providing a relaxed community with a lower cost of living.

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist license in states where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
• Quality Improvement
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Patient Engagement
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Care Planning
• Compassion

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Provides skilled occupational therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
• Conducts evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (AOTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develops care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
• Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies.
• Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
• Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
• Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
• Participates in utilization review audits.
• Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The PEAK program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees