Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Lifepoint Health • Howard, WI

14d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides occupational therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. The OT helps patients reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The patient population consists of adult and geriatric patients requiring adult medical rehabilitation services.

The OT is accountable for care provided by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students as indicated. The role may include orienting staff and students and assuming a supervisor’s duties during that person’s absence when qualified. The therapist assesses patient needs, initiates appropriate interventions, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, evaluates treatment effectiveness and progress toward goals, recommends changes to physicians when needed, and completes assessments, reassessments, and quality-improvement scoring according to policy.

Requirements

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy.
• Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments prescribed by a licensed physician to restore function and prevent disability.
• Help patients achieve their maximum performance and functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Assume responsibility and accountability, as indicated, for patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students.
• Orient staff and students and, when qualified, assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in that person’s absence.
• Assess patient needs and identify and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Work cooperatively with other patient team personnel to maintain professional occupational therapy standards and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and progress toward short- and long-term goals; recommend changes to the physician when needed.
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to policy and complete accurate, timely QI scoring.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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