Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation.
• Performs evaluations/assessments on all patients; assessment and reassessment of patient is clearly and concisely performed following department guidelines and policies including but not limited to muscular strength, ROM, sensation, motor function, ambulation, balance, pain and social/environmental needs.
• Able to formulate an individualized plan of care with short term and long term goals, revises plan as indicated by patient’s response to treatment; documentation of treatment and progress meets current standards, policies and procedures. Goals have set time frames, are functional, measurable and specific.
• Patient/family/caregivers are involved in establishing treatment goals and plan of care with appropriate documentation.
• Treatment plan of care is modified based on ongoing reassessments, patient response to treatment rendered, change in medical status with documentation and procedures per department guidelines.
• Carrries out established techniques for safe administration of treatment per SFH policies and departmental guidelines. Correctly administers treatment based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical condition.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy
• Licensure / Certification: State licensure

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is a 196-bed full service hospital located at 2986 Kate Bond Rd in Bartlett. Opened in 2004, the hospital provides an extensive offering of medical services including a 24-hour emergency room, critical care, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy and a 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit. Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been honored with the American Heart Associations Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Leapfrog Groups A Hospital Safety Score, and has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!