Occupational Therapist Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist I provides evaluation and treatment of the patient, within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The position instructs and directs Occupational Therapist Assistant and aides as assigned. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore, and enhance performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility. This position performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures. Work as part of the Behavioral Health Department, providing occupational therapy services that support patients' mental, emotional, and functional well-being. Complete appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning. Provide occupational therapy, according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies. Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services, including discharge planning. Document and submit patient reports and charges within the established timeframe. Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care. Develop a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment. Provide occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment. Train and educate patients and family members or other support, and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Licensing Board Indiana or Illinois
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Within 90 days of hire
- Experience in Occupational Therapy
- Doctorate Occupational Therapist
- 1 year Occupational Therapy
Responsibilities
- Provides evaluation and treatment of the patient, within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Instructs and directs Occupational Therapist Assistant and aides as assigned.
- Evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore, and enhance performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility.
- Performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
- Provides occupational therapy services that support patients' mental, emotional, and functional well-being.
- Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
- Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services, including discharge planning.
- Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
- Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
- Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
- Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
- Trains and educates patients and family members or other support, and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
