Occupational Therapist

Memorial Physician Practices; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join Lifepoint Rehabilitation's inpatient team on a full-time, day-shift schedule. You will evaluate conditions, develop treatment plans, and help patients improve daily living skills.

Applicants must have an accredited OT degree and Ohio OT license, with BLS within 30 days and CPR certification. Inpatient rehab experience is preferred. Lifepoint Health promotes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program and Ohio OT license.
• BLS completion within 30 days of hire.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance daily living skills.
• Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress tolerance

Inpatient rehab experience

Education

Accredited OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Facility Name: Southern Ohio Medical Center

Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Occupational Therapist who excels in this role:

• Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living skills.
• Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and an Occupational Therapist license in the state of Ohio. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire
• CPR certification required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.