Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Hospitals•Merrillville, IN

11d

About The Position

Overview Evaluates and treats patients of all ages who suffered loss of upper extremity function, balance, coordination, perception, endurance, or present with decrease ability to perform ADLs due to trauma, surgery, or illnesses. This position creates a treatment plan based on the assessment findings and works with patients and family members to achieve the highest possible level of independence.

Requirements

Knowledgable in the principles of growth and development over life span.
Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated flexibility in order to meet unanticipated demands and priorities.
Demonstrated clinical competence in Occupational Therapy.
Possess skills to work with patients of all ages from infant to geriatric.
Ability to perform work safely at all times adhering to the safety policies and procedures as well as the National Patient Safety Goals.
Ability to perform all duties in a courteous and kind manner placing the patients and families needs first.
Ability to assist other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.
Ability to conduct business in a respectful manner at all time.
Bachelors Occupational Therapy Required
Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information.
Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.