Inpatient Occupational Therapist PRN

Intermountain Health

2d • $43 - $66 • Onsite

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 role also consults with, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care.

The occupational therapist develops and implements care plans based on patient assessments, maintains timely and accurate documentation and billing, communicates patient needs and goals, and manages patient care and education. The position contributes to quality improvement, continuing education, utilization review, meetings, and program development. It also supervises assistants, aides, office staff, and students as applicable. The role is based at Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, and is PRN with zero scheduled weekly hours.

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, as applicable to the role and assigned work location.

Responsibilities

• Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values and follow service standards.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy services and maintain knowledge of standard practices for different 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 department or service-line productivity standards.
• Maintain thorough and timely patient records in accordance with regulations and facility policies; complete patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals, supporting smooth operations and optimal 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 as required for licensure.
• Participate in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access and patient experience, and applying the Intermountain Operating Model; participate in utilization review audits.
• Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and appropriate 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

• The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package intended to support caregivers’ well-being across health, security, connection, and engagement; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed