Impactful Occupational Therapist (PRN) — 401(k) Match

Community Health Systems; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

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Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a PRN role in Alaska. The OT will evaluate, plan, and administer therapeutic interventions to enhance daily living and work activities across diverse patients, with patient-centered goals and thorough documentation.

The position emphasizes reassessment of progress, collaboration with the care team, mentoring of students, and compliant billing practices, while maintaining an organized, safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly across diverse patient populations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a PRN role in Alaska. The OT will evaluate, plan, and administer therapeutic interventions to enhance daily living and work activities across diverse patients, with patient-centered goals and thorough documentation.

The position emphasizes reassessment of progress, collaboration with the care team, mentoring of students, and compliant billing practices, while maintaining an organized, safe clinical environment.