Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Madison, WI

10h

About The Position

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and UW Health, is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for inpatient rehabilitation. The role provides occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program. The Occupational Therapist assesses patient needs, identifies and initiates appropriate interventions, evaluates treatment outcomes, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support patient care and rehabilitation goals.

The Occupational Therapist may be responsible for care provided by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students. The role may also include orienting staff and students and assuming a supervisor’s duties when that individual is absent, as qualified. The position includes patient assessment and reassessment, quality improvement scoring, and assessment and management of pain that interferes with function or participation in rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Current BLS/CPR card.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy.
• Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility and accountability, as indicated, for the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students.
• Orient staff and students when assigned and, when qualified, assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in that person’s absence.
• Assess patients’ needs and identify and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Work cooperatively with other patient care team personnel to maintain professional occupational therapy practice standards and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and progress toward short- and long-term goals.
• Recommend changes to the physician when needed.
• Perform appropriate patient assessments and reassessments according to policy.
• Complete accurate and timely QI scoring.
• Assess pain that interferes with patients’ optimal function or participation in rehabilitation, provide appropriate interventions to reduce pain, and contact the physician when appropriate.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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