Acute Care OT: Transform Patient Recovery

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Utah Valley Hospital, Provo, Utah, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to screen, diagnose, and treat injuries and disabilities using standard occupational therapy practices. The role includes educating patients and families, collaborating with care teams, supervising staff, and promoting quality improvement in a patient-centered care model.

You will participate in continuing education, manage documentation and billing, and contribute to program development and

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in states where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record as applicable to the role and assigned work location.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Provides skilled occupational therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducts evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (AOTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develops care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
• Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities for self and staff.
• Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
• Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Job description

Intermountain Health in Utah Valley Hospital, Provo, Utah, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to screen, diagnose, and treat injuries and disabilities using standard occupational therapy practices. The role includes educating patients and families, collaborating with care teams, supervising staff, and promoting quality improvement in a patient-centered care model.

You will participate in continuing education, manage documentation and billing, and contribute to program development and