Occupational Therapist PRN - Outpatient Rehab - St Vincent Medical Center
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist helps patients improve their ability to perform daily tasks related to work and life across outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site settings. The role includes reviewing physician referrals and medical histories, evaluating patients, developing and administering treatment plans, documenting progress, and adjusting goals as needed. The Occupational Therapist also creates custom equipment, develops programs that address functional and motor skills and daily activities, participates in patient care conferences, and educates patients and families about at-home treatment procedures. The position is in Occupational Therapy – Outpatient at St. Vincent. The listed work shift is days/afternoons, and the scheduled weekly hours are 0.01. The role requires a current state occupational therapist license or eligibility for a traineeship or temporary license. BLS certification is preferred upon hire and required within 30 days for BSMH or at hire for RSFH. Two years of experience in an equivalent setting is preferred.
Requirements
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license 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 ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
- Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals.
- Critical thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire; required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
- Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
Responsibilities
- Review physician referrals and patient medical histories to determine therapy needs.
- Conduct and document patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment plans in accordance with 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 about at-home treatment procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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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