Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits that affect their ability to perform independent living skills. The role assesses patients’ abilities, develops and implements individualized plans of care, documents progress, and adjusts treatment as needed. The therapist educates patients and caregivers, supports discharge planning, and provides guidance on adaptive equipment and support programs. The position also oversees certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians, and supervises occupational therapy and OTA students during clinical rotations. This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position (72 hours per pay period) in the Rehabilitation Department at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with one weekend requirement. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy and the specified Kentucky licensure or NBCOT registration. No prior experience is required upon hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required upon hire.
Kentucky Occupational Therapist license required upon hire, or registration as an Occupational Therapist from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of employment.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
Design an appropriate plan of care, including the type and frequency of treatment.
Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
Document subjective and objective findings regarding patient progress.
Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed, seeking consultation when necessary.
Educate patients and their families or caregivers about patient deficits.
Plan or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and the treatment setting.
Provide information about the appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Oversee care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with licensing laws, state regulations, and occupational therapy practice standards.
Supervise occupational therapy and OTA students completing clinical rotations.
Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures; and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.