Inpatient Occupational Therapist — Elevate Patient Care

Intermountain Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO seeks an occupational therapist to evaluate and treat injuries, diseases, and disabilities using standard OT practices and modalities. You will educate patients and families, collaborate with care teams, and develop individualized care plans to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes quality care, documentation accuracy, and participation in continuing education and program development to grow our rehabilitation services at St.

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.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Competent Services: Provides skilled occupational therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
• Productivity Standards: Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Documentation and Billing: Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Patient Care and Supervision: Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising staff.
• Continuing Education: Participates in continuing education opportunities for self and staff.
• Quality Improvement: Engages in quality improvement processes and utilization reviews.
• Meetings: Participates in patient care conferences and inter-disciplinary meetings.
• Program Development and Marketing: Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the rehabilitation program.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Job description

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO seeks an occupational therapist to evaluate and treat injuries, diseases, and disabilities using standard OT practices and modalities. You will educate patients and families, collaborate with care teams, and develop individualized care plans to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes quality care, documentation accuracy, and participation in continuing education and program development to grow our rehabilitation services at St.