OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I IP

Memorial Health • Springfield, MA

85d • $31 - $48

About The Position

The Full-Time Occupational Therapist I is responsible and accountable for providing examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnosis, interventions, and prognosis in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Emphasis on managing daily clinical caseload efficiently including: effective treatment, and appropriate documentation and billing practices. The Therapist I will participate in performance improvement and program development activities in accordance with departmental goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois without previous disciplinary action in Illinois or other states.
• Current CPR card.

Nice To Haves

• CPR Certification preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy.

Responsibilities

• Achieves & maintains 0-10 points on the Clinical Ladder Grid.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, families, peer and other team members as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development.
• Must be physically able to lift, support, move patients 50 – 100 lbs.
• Perform Patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.
• Assign an Occupational Therapy treatment diagnosis.
• Establishes plan of care with objective, measurable goals.
• Provides interventions supported by evidenced based practice in accordance to the established plan of care.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Plans for discharge.
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and members of team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Provide patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.
• Demonstrates ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.
• Maintains positive working relationship with patients and referral base.
• Demonstrates teamwork by routinely offering to help others or assisting others whenever needed.
• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations appropriately.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees