Occupational Therapist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (PRN) to evaluate, plan, and administer therapy that helps patients of all ages regain daily living and work skills.

You will document assessments, set patient-centered goals, and coordinate with the care team. You will develop individualized treatment plans, provide safe interventions, mentor students, and ensure accurate billing and EMR documentation while maintaining a clean, organized environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred
• OTR license in the state of employment
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and document findings accurately
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
• Provide safe therapy interventions and patient education with documentation
• Reassess progress and update treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to improve outcomes
• Mentor and orient new staff and students
• Ensure accurate billing documentation and EMR compliance
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapy environment
• Adhere to privacy and regulatory standards

Skills

OT knowledge

Evaluations

Treatment plans

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring

Privacy & ethics

Time management

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Position Type

PRN

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities in children and adults, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered license in the state of employment required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.