Occupational Therapist - Acute Care- PRN

About the role

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
• Affirms the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Qualifications

• Education: Required - Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
• Work Experience: Required - None.
• Certifications: Required - Current occupational therapy license in state of practice OR eligibility for licensure by examination OR reciprocity from another state. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Skills

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Benefits

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $60,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is PRN (as needed).