Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Lifepoint Health • Green Bay, WI

10d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides occupational therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. The OT helps patients reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The patient population consists of adult and geriatric patients requiring adult medical rehabilitation services.

The OT is accountable for the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students. The role may include orienting staff and students and, when qualified, assuming the supervisor’s duties and responsibilities in that individual’s absence. The OT assesses patient needs, initiates appropriate interventions, collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, evaluates treatment outcomes and progress toward goals, and recommends changes to the physician when needed. The OT completes assessments and reassessments according to policy and performs accurate, timely QI scoring.

Requirements

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy is preferred but not required.
• Additional language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Help patients restore function, prevent disability, and achieve their maximum performance and level of functioning within their capabilities.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students.
• May orient staff and students and, if qualified, assume the supervisor’s duties in that individual’s absence.
• Assess patient needs and identify and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Work cooperatively with other patient-care team members to maintain professional practice standards and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness and progress toward short- and long-term goals.
• Recommend changes to the physician when needed.
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments as required by policy.
• Complete accurate and timely QI scoring.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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