Occupational Therapist

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital in Gravette, Arkansas, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Physical Therapy department. The OT evaluates patients, plans and administers modalities, and works to restore function after injury or disability.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program, state licensure, and BLS; the staff therapist may supervise support staff and participate in CQI, infection control, and safety programs. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapy Licensure.
• Current BLS certification (or obtained within orientation).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities as directed by state practice act.
• Assist patients to reach maximum function and adapt to limits.
• Supervise/delegate to supportive staff; participate in CQI and safety programs.

Skills

OT evaluation

Treatment planning

Team coordination

Infection control

Charge capture

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, Arkansas, is seeking anOccupational Therapist (OT)to join our Physical Therapydepartment.

Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

The Occupational Therapist isresponsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment as directed by the state practice act in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• Current State Occupational Therapy Licensure.
• Current BLS certification upon hire or BLS certification must be obtained during orientation period or at next available scheduled class. Throughout employment, current BLS certification must be maintained by renewal during renewal period or at next available scheduled class.