Occupational Therapist (OT), Acute

Lifepoint Health • Versailles, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Centerpoint Health—Versailles, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their team. This role is crucial in providing occupational therapy services to patients who need to develop, recover, and maintain their occupational skills. The position is based in an inpatient/swing bed setting and is integral to the mission of making communities healthier. The team at Centerpoint Health—Versailles is committed to a culture of safe and compassionate care, prioritizing employee and patient well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in occupational therapy (required).
• License: KY State Licensure for Occupational Therapy
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.
• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level