Occupational Therapist - Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center • Cheyenne, WY

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About The Position

Provides comprehensive occupational therapy care to help patients achieve optimal outcomes, working under the supervision of the Department Manager. The therapist evaluates physician-referred patients, identifies functional limitations and impairments, develops and delivers individualized plans of care, documents services, and coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and other disciplines. The role may also involve supervising occupational therapy assistants and support personnel, providing education, and supporting discharge planning.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Wyoming Occupational Therapist license from the Wyoming State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Complete Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of the start date.
• For Home Health: valid U.S. driver's license.
• For Home Health: clean driving record that complies with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's driving guidelines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to document in electronic health records and on paper, and computer literacy for using hardware and software in patient treatment and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem-solve using critical thinking, and perform calculations.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic populations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician-referred patients to identify functional limitations and impairments in activities of daily living, vocational performance, cognition, and psychosocial areas.
• Develop plans of care, including interventions and goals, in accordance with physician orders and protocols; contribute recommendations to discharge planning.
• Provide treatment within the plan of care and scope of occupational therapy practice, including applying therapy procedures and modalities, educating patients and families, reassessing patients, and modifying plans of care.
• Document evaluations, treatments, charges, and relevant communications and interactions in patient charts.
• Coordinate patient treatment with other disciplines, including physical and speech therapy.
• Coordinate with services such as the Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Home Care Services, Skilled Nursing Facility, and case management; attend multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in education and training for groups and individuals on topics relevant to occupational therapy.
• Supervise certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and other support personnel involved in direct patient care.
• Submit accurate daily charges for patient care in a timely manner.
• Promote positive guest relations with patients, families, staff, other departments, physicians, and the public.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with a 4% employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-sponsored wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 21 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Dedicated loan forgiveness advisory service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time