Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care (PRN/ Intermittent)

Denver Health • Denver, CO

11d • $37 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Occupational Therapist for its inpatient acute care occupational therapy department. Under general supervision, the Occupational Therapist provides safe and competent occupational therapy as ordered by a physician. The role plans, organizes, and implements individualized treatment programs to develop, improve, or restore skills for activities of daily living, work, and other functional activities, and directs and supervises support personnel.

The position includes evaluating patients, developing measurable goals and individualized plans of care, delivering and adapting treatment, and managing discharge planning and documentation. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and other care-team members; supports staff and student education; contributes to quality improvement and program development; and meets departmental productivity and documentation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• National registration required.
• 1–3 years of experience in an occupational therapy or rehabilitation setting.
• Current BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Occupational Therapist license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• Knowledge of occupational therapy theory, principles, and practice; patient-care safety principles; and Denver Health standards, policies, and procedures relevant to occupational therapy.
• Ability to integrate facility and regulatory requirements into clinical decisions and documentation.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in occupational therapy treatment methods, techniques, and approaches according to professional and agency standards.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting, pushing or pulling, carrying, and transferring patients.
• Ability to follow the ethical guidelines of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Ability to adapt communication style and approach to the situation to promote positive results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy treatment safely, efficiently, and effectively, using support staff appropriately and delegating and evaluating care according to guidelines.
• Evaluate patients using presenting diagnoses and relevant information, identify treatment potential, and develop individualized plans of care with measurable short- and long-term goals and a defined discharge plan.
• Involve patients and families in goal setting where appropriate, and adapt treatment plans to diagnoses, changes in medical status, and patient responses.
• Plan and provide interventions to develop, improve, or restore activities of daily living, work, and functional skills.
• Determine discharge based on goal achievement, medical status, or departmental policy; provide appropriate discharge instructions, identify adaptive equipment needs, and complete discharge summaries and follow-up recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and care teams through interactions, conferences, rounds, peer consultation, and operational communications.
• Complete timely, accurate, and pertinent patient and medical record documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and conference notes.
• Complete required data collection, patient charges, authorization coordination, and patient information updates according to department guidelines.
• Train and educate patients, families, and caregivers in therapy principles, methods, and techniques.
• Provide clinical education for students and assist with orientation and training of new employees, students, and hospital staff as assigned.
• Participate in performance improvement, quality enhancement, and program development efforts.
• Meet patient-care productivity standards and other departmental requirements.
• Attend clinics, rounds, meetings, and conferences as assigned, report on patients, and provide feedback.

Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs.
• Exclusive perks on major brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition assistance and education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
• Career advancement pathways and professional development.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility.
• Employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level