Occupational Therapist Behavioral Health (1.0 FTE/Days)
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist I evaluates and treats patients within legal and professional guidelines and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The role develops and implements plans of care to improve, restore, and enhance patients’ performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility. It also includes documenting care and participating in quality improvement activities. The Occupational Therapist instructs and directs Occupational Therapist Assistants and aides as assigned. Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations and treatment, follow-up services and discharge planning; developing treatment plans with measurable goals based on patient assessments; reassessing goals; selecting and using assistive equipment; and educating patients, family members, and others about treatment plans and goals. The role documents and submits patient reports and charges within established timeframes, coordinates care with patients and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies, and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs. The position is based at Franciscan Health Dyer Campus in Dyer, Indiana. Travel is never or rarely required. The posting lists a pay range of 37.35 to 56.03, with a midpoint of 46.69; no pay-period or currency is specified.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Occupational Therapist license through the Indiana or Illinois State Licensing Board, required within 90 days of hire.
- American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
- One year of experience in Occupational Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment, and related follow-up services, including discharge planning.
- Develop treatment plans with measurable goals based on patient assessments.
- Complete goal reassessments and discharge planning.
- Provide occupational therapy, including selecting and using assistive equipment.
- Train and educate patients, family members, and others to support understanding of treatment plans and goals.
- Document and submit patient reports and charges within established timeframes.
- Collaborate with patients, healthcare personnel, and outside agencies to coordinate care.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs.
- Instruct and direct Occupational Therapist Assistants and aides as assigned.
- Perform documentation and quality improvement activities in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees; details are available on the company career site.
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Job Type
Full-time
