Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits that affect their ability to perform independent living skills. The role assesses patients’ ability to carry out those skills safely and effectively, develops and implements an appropriate plan of care, documents progress, and adjusts treatment as needed. The therapist also educates patients and caregivers, supports discharge planning, recommends adaptive equipment and support programs, oversees occupational therapy assistants and technicians, and supervises students during clinical rotations. This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position (72 hours per pay period) in the Rehabilitation Department at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Work hours are 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with one weekend requirement. The role works under minimal supervision and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required upon hire.
Kentucky Occupational Therapist license required upon hire, or registration as an Occupational Therapist through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required upon hire.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of employment.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
No prior work experience required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
Design an appropriate plan of care, including the type and frequency of treatment.
Implement treatment plans using appropriate modalities.
Document subjective and objective findings related to patient progress.
Monitor and modify plans of care as needed.
Seek consultation when necessary.
Educate patients and their families or caregivers about patient deficits.
Plan or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and the treatment setting.
Provide information about appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Oversee care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with licensing laws, state regulations, and occupational therapy practice standards.
Supervise occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students completing clinical rotations.
Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; adhere to organizational policies and procedures; and perform work consistent with compliance, safety, and high-reliability practices.