Occupational Therapist
About The Position
As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients. To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient's potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards. Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements. Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities. Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science, upon hire
- Masters entry level degree in Occupational Therapy, upon hire
- Either student or prior experience in a Rehab setting
- Occupational Therapist: KY, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Exceptionally organized
- Personable
- Motivating team player
Responsibilities
- Assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.)
- Develop treatment plans
- Conduct evaluations/re-evaluations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Document thoroughly
- Provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients
- Implement competent treatment
- Perform regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification
- Complete all required documentation and maintain pertinent records of all assigned patients
- Organize job duties and responsibilities
- Maintain effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues
Benefits
- Sign On Bonus up to $15,000
- Educational Assistance (Student Loan Payback) up to $24,000 for Eligible Hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
