OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan who have reduced upper extremity function or ADL performance due to trauma, surgery, or illness.

The role requires creating and implementing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maximize independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes treatment plans based on assessments.
• Documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely.
• Educates patients and family members.
• Evaluates patients' upper extremity function and ADLs performance.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.
• Supervises COTA as needed.
• Supervises OT and COTA students as needed.

Skills

Developmental knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

OT clinical competence

Ages: infant to geriatric

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

CPR certification

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages who suffered loss of upper extremity function, balance, coordination, perception, endurance, or present with decrease ability to perform ADLs due to trauma, surgery, or illnesses. This position creates a treatment plan based on the assessment findings and works with patients and family members to achieve the highest possible level of independence.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*Essential Functions)

• Designs and executes treatment plan based on assessment findings.
• Documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely.
• Educates patients and family members.
• Evaluates patients' upper extremity function and ADLs performance.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.
• Supervises COTA as needed.
• Supervises OT and COTA students as needed.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledgable in the principles of growth and development over life span.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility in order to meet unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in Occupational Therapy.
• Possess skills to work with patients of all ages from infant to geriatric.
• Ability to perform work safely at all times adhering to the safety policies and procedures as well as the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Ability to perform all duties in a courteous and kind manner placing the patients and families needs first.
• Ability to assist other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to conduct business in a respectful manner at all time.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Occupational Therapy Required
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Licensed Occupational Therapist

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.