Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (Fulltime 40 Hours)

3710 Paulding Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat in rehabilitation settings, focusing on activities of daily living, mobility, cognition, and range of motion. The role emphasizes cost-conscious, high-quality care with adherence to regulatory standards, collaboration with physicians, and patient-centered discharge planning.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from an accredited OT program, and possess required licensure or certifications (BLS).

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Licensure/certifications required upon hire; BLS is required.
• Strong communication, customer service focus, teamwork, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan treatment programs in collaboration with the physician.
• Establish and update a plan of care with patients and/or families.
• Create realistic discharge plans incorporating patient and family goals.
• Plan, implement, and adjust occupational therapy treatments to progress toward goals.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge instructions; refer to community resources as appropriate.
• Document evaluations and plans of care per departmental guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service oriented

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

Accredited occupational therapy program graduate

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

The occupational therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that help to restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Patient Assessment - In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the occupational therapy needs of the patient.
• Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
• Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.
• Treatment Planning and Provision of Care - Implements the occupational therapy treatment plan
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
• Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
• Documentation - Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.
• General requirements - Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge approp.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Observes infection prevention precautions
• Customer Service - Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
• Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
• Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamworkwith trust, support and collaboration.
• Dmonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately
• Professional Development - Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
• Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
• Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure. Also includes surgery if interested.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Required Minimum Education: Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program.

Required and Bachelor's Degree Required or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Occupational Therapist Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Required Minimum Skills: Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.

Mission, Vision & Values

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.