Occupational Therapist

Brookwood Baptist Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist for its facility in Alabaster, AL. In this full-time position, you will evaluate patients and develop treatment plans. Essential functions include maintaining patient documentation and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and relevant certifications. A comprehensive benefits package starts from day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in occupational therapy.
• Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State.
• Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans.
• Documents patient progress and modifications to plan.
• Maintains compliance with health policies and safety standards.

Skills

Patient evaluation skills

Treatment planning

Competency in using professional equipment

Patient education

Documentation and billing accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy

Tools

Occupational therapy equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Facility: Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

Location: Alabaster, AL

Shift: Fulltime Days

Position Summary Treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities to develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.

Benefits

Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL Benefits Start Day One

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
• Re‑evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.
• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy.
• Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Provides patient/family education as indicated.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control, as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient right and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Attends rehabilitation meetings, in‑services, and any patient care meetings that are required for the assignment.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
• Instructs support personnel in their duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education/Training Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in occupational therapy.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida‑temporary permit acceptable.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience None.