Occupational Therapist

Franciscan Health•Dyer, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist I provides evaluation and treatment of the patient, within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The position instructs and directs Occupational Therapist Assistant and aides as assigned. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore, and enhance performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility. This position performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapist
Within 90 days of hire Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Licensing Board Indiana or Illinois
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Doctorate Occupational Therapist
1 year Occupational Therapy experience

Responsibilities

Complete appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
Provide occupational therapy, according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services, including discharge planning.
Document and submit patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
Develop a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
Provide occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
Train and educate patients and family members or other support, and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.