Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Acute Care, All Locations, $4500 sign on bonus

UofL Health•Shelbyville, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. Its more than 12,000 team members work toward delivering patient-centered care. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients referred to inpatient acute care facilities. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, delivering therapy services, and coordinating comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist works as part of a team and contributes to departmental and organizational goals. Acute care locations include Jewish Hospital, UofL Hospital, Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and South Hospital. Areas of care include trauma, stroke, burn care, critical care, oncology, emergency care, cardiovascular care, neurosurgery, and orthopedics. The therapist also supports department operations through documentation, oversight of rehabilitation technicians, therapy assistants, and students, participation in quality improvement and program development, and contributions to staff development and organizational initiatives. A $4,500 sign-on bonus is listed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience requirements vary based on practice setting and facility program needs.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
Effective time-management skills and physician relations.
Ability to accept responsibility for contributions to departmental or program outcomes, quality, and team culture.
Ability to promote a positive team environment and build constructive team relationships.
Consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards.
Ability to serve as an effective role model for clinical practice and developments within the rehabilitation professions.
Ability to adapt to changed circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people while working toward goals.
Understanding of and participation in clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to patients served.
Self-directed and adaptable.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style to the audience.
Ability to communicate effectively about therapy programs, facility programs, and departmental or programmatic issues.
Critical-thinking skills to address complex situations and process improvements, using evidence-based practice.
Diplomacy and relationship-building skills to promote a positive team culture.
Problem-solving and inductive-reasoning skills to develop creative solutions to operational issues.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in electronic medical record and revenue cycle systems.
Ability to ensure thorough and efficient tracking of services for billing, productivity, and compliance with charitable grants and donations.
Ability to adapt to changing technology platforms and virtual learning features.
Commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism.
Ability to work collaboratively and provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and implement appropriate therapy treatment, conducting regular reassessments and modifying treatment to support functional independence in accordance with practice guidelines and department policies.
Communicate patient status, evaluation results, treatment plans, and goals to physicians and therapy customers in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, internal customers, and external customers.
Provide cost-effective treatment programming while considering the financial implications of treatment costs and resources.
Ensure patient charges and clinical documentation comply with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures.
Oversee rehabilitation technicians, therapy assistants, and students in accordance with discipline practice acts and organizational and departmental policies.
Monitor workflow and review work as appropriate to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are met.
Participate in program development, performance improvement activities, and organization-sponsored community events.
Respond professionally to feedback and concerns using listening, problem-solving, and participatory management skills.
Assist with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new personnel.
Complete required documentation and maintain assigned patient records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Model commitment to professional growth, department growth, and competency.
Organize job duties and responsibilities to work efficiently and productively.
Participate in departmental and program meetings and constructively express concerns and ideas.
Escalate equipment and supply needs or gaps through appropriate channels.
Assume additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support department goals.
Maintain equipment and the work environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Contribute to department and program operations in support of the organization’s strategic plan and mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data.
Follow organizational and department safety standards and guidelines.
Collaborate with and support team members, providing effective customer service to physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.