Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At CHI Health Immanuel in North Omaha, the Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. The role assesses patients with diverse needs, including orthopedic, neurological, sensory, and cancer-recovery conditions; develops treatment plans; and conducts evaluations and re-evaluations. The therapist provides care and education in accordance with professional practice guidelines, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on coordinated care plans, and delivers motivating care to a high volume of patients.

The position also includes completing documentation and billing requirements, applying quality metrics, participating periodically in team meetings about program evaluation and quality improvement, and supervising occupational therapy assistants and technicians in accordance with applicable guidelines. The therapist stays current with evidence-based practice and research and serves as a professional resource to team members.

Requirements

• Nebraska Occupational Therapist License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Flexibility, adaptability, strong organization, and a personable, motivating team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with diverse needs and conduct evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans and provide occupational therapy care and patient education according to professional practice guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop coordinated care plans and work toward established goals.
• Complete required documentation and billing in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Know and apply measurable quality metrics relevant to the area of practice.
• Attend team meetings periodically to discuss and improve program evaluation and quality measures.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants and technicians according to applicable guidelines.
• Stay current with evidence-based practice guidelines and research, and serve as a professional resource to team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed