New Grad Occupational Therapist, Inpatient or Acute Care or Outpatient, Frazier Rehab Institute, $4,500 sign on bonus

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is hiring a new graduate Occupational Therapist for acute care, inpatient rehabilitation at Frazier Rehab Institute, or outpatient rehabilitation. The therapist evaluates and treats referred patients, develops and implements treatment plans, delivers therapy services, and provides comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist works as part of a team and contributes to department and organizational goals.

The position offers a $4,500 sign-on bonus in exchange for a one-year, full-time work commitment in any of the listed occupational therapy practice settings. UofL Health describes its environment as an academic medical health system serving complex patients in a culturally diverse population, with opportunities to collaborate with physicians, residents, nurses, and other professionals and to participate in education, research, presentations, conferences, and community service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience requirements vary based on the practice setting and facility programmatic needs.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or the State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, implement appropriate therapy treatments, and conduct regular reassessments to modify treatment and maximize functional independence in accordance with practice guidelines and department policies.
• Communicate patient status, evaluation results, treatment plans, and goals to physicians and therapy customers through timely written or verbal communication.
• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, internal customers, and external customers.
• Provide cost-effective treatment programming while considering the financial implications of treatment costs and resources.
• Ensure patient charges and clinical documentation comply with regulatory standards and department policies.
• Oversee rehabilitation technicians, therapy assistants, and students in accordance with discipline practice acts and organizational and department policies.
• Monitor workflow to meet productivity, practice, and regulatory standards, and review staff work as appropriate.
• Participate in program development, performance improvement activities, and organization-sponsored community events.
• Respond professionally to feedback and concerns using listening, problem-solving, and participatory management skills.
• Assist with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new personnel.
• Complete required documentation and maintain pertinent records for assigned patients.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating commitment to professional growth, department growth, and competency.
• Organize job duties and responsibilities to work efficiently and productively.
• Participate in departmental and program meetings and constructively express concerns and ideas.
• Escalate equipment and supply needs or gaps through appropriate pathways.
• Assume additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support department goals.
• Maintain equipment and the work environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Contribute to department and program operations in keeping with the organization's strategic plan and mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $4,500 sign-on bonus for a one-year, full-time work commitment in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or outpatient rehabilitation.
• Free undergraduate tuition at the University of Louisville for the employee and their family.
• Certification reimbursement opportunities.
• Family health care plans, including medical, dental, and vision, starting at $159 per month.
• Competitive salaries and benefit packages.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level