Occupational Therapist (1.0 FTE/Days)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Dyer, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapist (1.0 FTE/Days)

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus 24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311 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. Full time Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Program WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Patient Care: • Occupational Therapy Evaluations: Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning. • Treatment Plan Development: Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment. • Goal Re-Assessment and Discharge Planning: Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning. • Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment. • Trains and educates patients, family members and/or others to ensure understanding of treatment plan and goals. Patient Records: Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe. Coordination of Care Collaboration: Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
• Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
• Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
• Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
• Trains and educates patients, family members and/or others to ensure understanding of treatment plan and goals.
• Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
• Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time