Occupational Therapist

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Assess, plan, and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Provides patient care/service based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations. Care/services includes recognition, monitoring, and intervention as appropriate for age-specific and/or other individual patient needs.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

2. Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

3. Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient's potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards.

4. Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements.

5. Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.

6. Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.

7. Maintains equipment and environment in safe and orderly manner.

8. Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and competency.

9. Other duties as assigned.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science

Master entry level degree in Occupational Therapy.

Required Licensure and Certifications

Occupational Therapy License: KY (OT:KY)

OTR

BLS-CPR

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Excellent verbal and written communication

Good time management skills

Either student or prior experience in a Rehab setting.

Pay Range

$46.00 - $46.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.