Occupational Therapist-Full Time

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining standards of patient care in accordance with hospital regulations, policies and procedures as established for occupational therapy; confers with the medical staff on procedures and policies pertaining to the care of their patients in this area; supervises therapy technicians. Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment required for patient care, charging, scheduling and record keeping.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution, with fulfillment of required clinical affiliations.
• Successful completion of national registration examination with scores required to obtain licensure.
• A current license to practice occupational therapy in the state of Arkansas.
• Must be able to perform job duties of a registered occupational therapist and those general duties specific to the Rehabilitative Services Department.
• Must be able to function in a professional manner with minimal direct supervision, accepting responsibility for developing and maintaining a personal relationship with patients and their families.
• Impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others.

Nice To Haves

• One to three months on-the-job training to learn department procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of patient care in accordance with hospital regulations, policies and procedures.
• Confer with the medical staff on procedures and policies pertaining to the care of patients.
• Supervise therapy technicians.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment required for patient care.
• Perform charging, scheduling and record keeping.

What This Job Offers

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