Occupational Therapist

CHI; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Job summary

CHI in Sherwood, Arkansas is looking for an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence through tailored care. Working close with physicians and therapists, you'll assess needs and develop treatment plans for diverse patient cases. The role requires flexibility and organization to manage multiple patients effectively while documentation and motivation are paramount.

This position demands an Occupational Therapy degree, AR license, and CPR certification upon hire, with a pay range of $50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy degree and a six-month internship required.
• AR license for Occupational Therapist is necessary upon hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support - CPR needed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new patients and recommend a plan of care.
• Provide treatments focused on increasing range of motion and maintaining balance.
• Document evaluations and progress updates.
• Maintain a positive and motivating attitude to encourage patients.

Skills

Occupational Therapy skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Collaboration with health professionals

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Occupational Therapist license - AR

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist at CHI St Vincent, you’ll help our patients regain their independence and quality of life so they can safely go about their daily activities. You will work alongside physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other health professionals to assess patients, develop a plan of care, and carry out their treatment plan. You’ll see a variety of patients daily with issues in several areas, including orthopedic, neurological, sensory, and cancer recovery. You’ll evaluate and re‑evaluate patients and provide physicians with updates on improvements to the patient’s daily life. You’re truly the bridge between physical therapy and speech therapy. To thrive in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, extremely organized and efficient. You’ll see many patients each workday and will be required to document all evaluations, treatments, and status changes. Most importantly, you must be positive, personable, and motivating.

Responsibilities

• Work with physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, and others to evaluate new patients and recommend a plan of care.
• Provide treatments to patients focusing on increasing range of motion, strengthening, and maintaining balance during daily activities.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and customize it as needed.
• Perform re‑evaluation assessments to update progress, status changes, etc.
• Document all evaluations, treatments, and any changes to the treatment plan.
• Seek help when needed; provide support when others request it – this can include assistance with tasks, advice, mentoring, or help to obtain additional specialty certifications if you’re interested.
• Maintain a friendly and upbeat attitude to motivate our patients to do their best.

Job Requirements

• Occupational Therapy degree and at least a six‑month internship that is part of an Occupational Therapy school program, upon hire.
• Occupational Therapist: AR license, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Pay Range

$50.00 per hour.