Occupational Therapist

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in South Bend, Indiana seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, plan treatment, and deliver therapy to restore function after disease or injury. The role emphasizes documenting progress, educating patients and families, and collaborating with clinicians to achieve goals.

Qualified candidates hold an OT degree and Indiana license or eligibility; BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Occupational Therapy and Indiana license or eligible.
• Knowledge of evaluation tools, modalities, ADL aids, and splinting/orthotic materials.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan treatment based on referrals and evaluations.
• Educate patient and caregiver on goals, methods and outcomes.
• Perform treatments per plans and monitor progress toward goals.
• Instruct patients/family in home programs and injury prevention.
• Document in medical record and communicate with other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise/lead COTA/therapists, interns and staff as needed.

Skills

OT assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Documentation

Team communication

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Reports to the Clinical Manager. Evaluates patients and plans treatment programs. Also, performs occupational therapy procedures to restore function, prevent disability and maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Provides occupational therapy procedures for patients to restore function, prevent disability and maximize potential and quality of life by:

• Evaluating and assessing patients.
• Planning appropriate treatment based on the referral and evaluation and establishing reasonable goals.
• Educating the patient and/or care giver regarding treatment goals, treatment methods, and potential treatment outcome(s).
• Performing treatments according to established plans and ensuring that the patient is progressing toward stated goals, while utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of occupational therapy.
• Instructing patients and/or family members in home programs, injury prevention, etc.
• Documenting in the medical record according to established criteria.
• Reevaluating patients and assessing their progress; also making recommendations regarding disposition.
• Communicating, verbally and in writing, with other healthcare professionals including patient referral sources.

Supports The Department By

• Participating in work rotations, weekend and weekday hours.
• Leading or directing the activities of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), Occupational Therapy Assistants, attendants, volunteers, aides and Interns; ensuring that department policies and procedures are enforced, and quality patient care is provided.
• Participating in staff meetings, rehabilitation team and orthopedic conferences and other meetings as needed or required.
• Assisting with departmental maintenance and supplies.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.

Organizational Responsibilities

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
• Serves as a Clinical Instructor for Therapy Students as requested by Departmental Leadership

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree of Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy. Requires a license to practice occupational therapy in Indiana or demonstrated eligibility.

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires the ability to effectively use all evaluation tools, modalities, exercise equipment, ADL aides, and splinting/orthotic materials typically used to provide occupational therapy.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills needed to communicate in a tactful, sincere, effective manner with patients, families, healthcare professionals and various Hospital staff.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.

Working Conditions

• Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, and certain undesirable patient care activities.
• May be exposed to biohazards and normal hazards encountered in a community environment.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability, stamina, visual acuity, and manual dexterity (i.e. to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time, push wheelchairs/carts, lift or pull patients or supplies, lift and transfer patients, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.