Occupational Therapist

About the role

The Occupational Therapist at St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. They will assess diverse patients, develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, thorough documentation, and providing positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients are expected.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements occupational therapy treatment programs according to physician referral, and/or plan of care.
• Designs programs to meet the patient’s physical, psychological, and age-specific needs.
• Performs evaluations, tests, and measurements of functional status, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cognitive/perceptual, and sensory/psychological functions.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to ensure patients and customers' needs are met in a timely manner.
• Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education.
• Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review.
• Collaborates with other departments and hospital activities to foster a positive professional image consistent with the departmental and hospital goals and mission statement.
• Assigns, supervises, and reviews the care of patients and duties of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, and therapy aide.
• Promotes and supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests, and hospital personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, upon hire.
• Occupational Therapist license in Texas, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days.

Qualifications

• Flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Retirement plans including 401(k) and 403(b).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The posted compensation range of $35.53 - $52.85 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Schedule

Monday through Friday holidays and weekends prn, Day shift, No remote work.