Inpatient Occupational Therapist, Frazier Rehab Institute, PRN
About The Position
The Inpatient Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients referred to the facility, including evaluating patients, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans, delivering treatment services, and providing comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist works as an effective team member and contributes to department and organizational goals and objectives. The role includes providing care in accordance with practice guidelines, department policies, and regulatory standards; communicating patient status and treatment plans to physicians and therapy customers; and maintaining productive relationships with patients, families, and internal and external customers. The therapist also oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students as permitted by applicable practice acts and organizational policies. The therapist contributes to program development, performance improvement, community events, and departmental operations. Additional duties may include assisting with staff interviews and orientation, supporting department goals through leadership responsibilities, maintaining equipment and a safe environment, and performing other assigned duties. UofL Health is a regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, and over 12,000 team members. Its mission is to deliver patient-centered care.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or doctorate-level degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience varies based on practice setting and facility programmatic needs.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Effective time management and physician relations skills.
- Accepts responsibility for contributions to departmental and programmatic outcomes, quality, and team culture.
- Promotes a positive team environment and builds constructive team relationships.
- Consistently complies with state and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrates effective clinical practice and awareness of developments in the rehabilitation professions.
- Adapts to changing circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people while working toward goals.
- Participates in and understands clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Self-directed and adaptable.
- Communicates effectively in writing and verbally, adjusting communication style to the audience.
- Thinks critically through complex situations and process improvements, and uses evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates diplomacy, relationship-building, problem-solving, and inductive reasoning skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in electronic medical record and revenue cycle systems.
- Supports thorough and efficient tracking of services for billing, productivity, and grant or donation compliance.
- Adapts to changing technology platforms and virtual learning features.
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data.
- Demonstrates professionalism, collaborative teamwork, and effective interactions with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and implement appropriate therapy treatment, with regular reassessments and treatment modifications to maximize functional independence.
- Communicate evaluation results, patient status, treatment plans, and goals to physicians and therapy customers in a timely manner.
- Maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, and internal and external customers.
- Provide cost-effective treatment programming with consideration for treatment costs and facility resources.
- Ensure patient charges and clinical documentation comply with regulatory standards and department policies.
- Oversee rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students in accordance with discipline practice acts and organizational policies.
- Monitor workflow and review staff work to support productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory compliance.
- 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 patient records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Model commitment to 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.
- Maintain confidentiality, follow safety standards, collaborate with team members, and provide effective customer service.
- Demonstrate UofL Health’s values of honesty, integrity, and compassion and contribute to quality care, teamwork, continuous improvement, and wise use of resources.
