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About The Position

Requirements

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students.
• May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so.
• Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals.
• Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy.
• Performs accurate and timely QI scoring.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.