Certified Occupational Therapist PRN - Marcum & Wallace Hospital

Mercy Health • Irvine, KY

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist enhances patients’ ability to perform daily tasks related to work and life. The role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans based on physician referrals, administering occupational therapy treatments, and documenting patient progress. Care may be provided in outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site settings.

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice, or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary licensure in that state.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Have analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Have interpersonal skills to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Be able to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals at all levels.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire (preferred; required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH).

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and patient medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct and document patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment plans according to department protocols.
• Administer prescribed occupational therapy treatments and create custom equipment for individual needs.
• Develop programs focused on functional skills, vocational training, daily activities, and motor skills.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment goals and plans as needed, and participate in patient care conferences.
• Educate patients and families on at-home treatment procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed