Inpatient Occupational Therapist, UofL Hospital, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. Its more than 12,000 team members focus on delivering patient-centered care. The Inpatient Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients referred to the facility. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans, providing treatment services, and coordinating comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist works as an effective team member and contributes to department and organizational goals. The therapist provides competent, evidence-based care, communicates patient status and treatment plans, maintains compliant documentation and charges, and supports patients, families, colleagues, and external customers. The position also contributes to department operations, quality improvement, program development, staff and student oversight, and a safe, efficient care environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience appropriate to the practice setting and facility programmatic needs.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or the State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility.
Basic Life Support certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
Effective time management and physician relations.
Ability to contribute responsibly to departmental and programmatic outcomes, care quality, and team culture.
Ability to promote a positive team environment and build constructive team relationships.
Consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards.
Ability to serve as an effective clinical practice role model within the rehabilitation professions.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people while working toward goals.
Participation in and understanding of clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Self-directed and adaptable.
Effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to adjust communication style for the audience.
Critical thinking in complex situations, process improvement, and evidence-based practice.
Diplomacy, relationship-building, problem-solving, and inductive reasoning skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with electronic medical record and revenue cycle systems.
Ability to support accurate tracking of services for billing, productivity, and charitable grant or donation compliance.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, protect sensitive data, follow safety standards, and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, implement appropriate therapy treatment, and conduct regular reassessments to modify treatment and maximize functional independence in accordance with practice guidelines and department policies.
Communicate evaluation results, treatment plans, goals, and patient status to physicians and therapy customers in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, internal customers, and external customers.
Provide cost-effective treatment programming while considering treatment costs and facility resources.
Ensure patient charges and clinical documentation comply with regulatory standards and department policies.
Oversee rehabilitation technicians, therapy assistants, and students in accordance with applicable practice acts and organizational and department policies.
Monitor workflow and review staff work to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are met.
Participate in program development, performance improvement activities, and organization-sponsored community events.
Respond professionally to feedback and concerns using listening, problem-solving, and participatory management skills.
Assist with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new personnel.
Complete required documentation and maintain records for assigned patients in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Model professional growth, department growth, and competency.
Organize job duties and responsibilities to work efficiently and productively.
Participate in departmental and programmatic meetings, constructively expressing concerns and ideas.
Escalate equipment and supply needs or gaps through appropriate pathways.
Assume additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support department goals.
Maintain equipment and the work environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Contribute to department and program operations in alignment with the organization's strategic plan and mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism; maintain confidentiality; follow safety standards; collaborate with team members; and provide exceptional customer service.
Use Microsoft Office, electronic medical record and revenue cycle systems, and changing technology platforms to support clinical, billing, productivity, and compliance needs.