Bon Secours Mercy Health - Cincinnati, OH
posted 21 days ago
About the position
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. Mercy Health is a faith-based healthcare organization that provides the highest level of care to all patients across all spectrums. Mercy West Outpatient Therapy is seeking a talented compassionate full time occupational therapist committed to excellence. Mercy Outpatient Rehabilitation is the leader in evidenced-based orthopedic and neurological care. The treatment model is impairment based and focused on; a hands-on evidence-based care that is delivered on a one to one basis. Therapists are trained in the latest advanced skills. The population of focus for the occupational therapy team at West Hospital is, out-patient orthopedic, hand, neurological and cognitive patients. Our department has a multi-discipline team including Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists.
Responsibilities
- Review physician referrals and patient medical history to determine therapy needs.
- Conduct and document patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment plans according to department protocols.
- Administer prescribed occupational therapy treatments and create custom equipment for individual needs.
- Develop programs focusing on functional skills, vocational training, daily activities, and motor skills.
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, participating in patient care conferences.
- Educate patients and families on at-home treatment procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
- 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
- Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
- Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
- Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
