Occupational Therapist Behavioral Health (1.0 FTE/Days)

Franciscan Alliance•Dyer, IN

3d•$37 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with legal and professional guidelines and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The role evaluates and implements plans of care to improve, restore, and enhance patients’ performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility. The Occupational Therapist also instructs and directs assigned Occupational Therapist Assistants and aides and completes documentation and quality improvement activities as outlined by departmental policies and procedures. The position provides occupational therapy evaluations, treatment, follow-up services, and discharge planning. It develops treatment plans with measurable goals based on patient assessments, reassesses goals, and selects and uses assistive equipment. The Occupational Therapist trains and educates patients, family members, and others to support understanding of treatment plans and goals. The role documents and submits patient reports and charges within established timeframes, coordinates care with patients, healthcare personnel, and outside agencies, and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs. The role is based at Franciscan Health Dyer Campus in Dyer, Indiana. Travel is never or rarely required. The position is listed as 1.0 FTE on days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapist license from the Indiana or Illinois State Licensing Board, required within 90 days of hire.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
One year of experience in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment, follow-up services, and discharge planning.
Develop treatment plans with measurable goals based on patient assessments.
Reassess goals and complete discharge planning.
Provide occupational therapy, including selecting and using assistive equipment.
Train and educate patients, family members, and others on treatment plans and goals.
Document and submit patient reports and charges within established timeframes.
Coordinate care with patients, healthcare personnel, and outside agencies.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs.
Instruct and direct assigned Occupational Therapist Assistants and aides.
Complete documentation and quality improvement activities in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.