Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills.

Requirements

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
No experience required upon hire.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required upon hire.
OT - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Responsibilities

Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
Seeks consultation as necessary.
Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards.
Supervises OT & OTA students completing clinical rotations.