Occupational Therapist - Springfield Regional Medical Center
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, providing therapy, and documenting patient progress across outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site settings. The therapist reviews referrals and medical histories, evaluates patients, administers prescribed treatments, and develops functional, vocational, daily-activity, and motor-skills programs. The role also includes creating custom equipment, monitoring and adjusting treatment plans, participating in patient care conferences, and educating patients and families about at-home treatment procedures. Additional job-related duties may be assigned by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for traineeship or temporary licensure in that state.
- Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
- Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with co-workers, physicians, patients, and families.
- Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals at all levels.
- Demonstrates critical-thinking skills.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire.
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 and adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary.
- Participate in patient care conferences.
- Educate patients and families on at-home treatment procedures.
- Perform other job-related duties as required by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
