Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute Therapy

Signet Health; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Signet Health in Batesville, Arkansas, is seeking two full-time Occupational Therapists to join the 15-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at White River Medical Center.

This hospital position offers a highly competitive salary and a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualified candidates will have an OT degree, Arkansas license, CPR, and experience in rehab principles; leadership and supervision of COTAs preferred.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or OTD degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved school.
• Active Arkansas OT license.
• Up-to-date CPR certification.
• Experience with rehab principles and patient care across ages.

Responsibilities

• Initiates patient care through evidence-based assessment and EMR documentation.
• Submits accurate treatment charges daily in the EMR.
• Maintains treatment records, data, and patient schedule.
• Monitors progress and adjusts the treatment plan; supervises COTA.
• Observes equipment for hazards to ensure patient safety.
• Promotes positive relationships and hospital image.
• Contributes to Rehab Therapy Department productivity and operations.
• Maintains professional knowledge and licensure.

Skills

Clinical assessment

EMR documentation

Patient care

Team supervision

Education

OT degree BS/MS/OTD

Arkansas OT license

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist (OT)

White River Medical Center

Batesville, Arkansas

Signet Health, a national acute rehabilitation and behavioral health management company, is seeking two full-time Occupational Therapists for the 15-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at White River Medical Center in Batesville, AR.

This hospital position with White River Health offers a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package plus a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus*

Essential Duties & Responsibilites:

• Initiates patient care through evidenced-based assessment, and documentation of findings in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
• Submits accurate treatment charges daily in the EMR.
• Maintains treatment records, statistical data, and patient schedule for patients referred for treatment.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts the treatment plan and/or makes recommendations for a referral as needed. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) in the care of patients and provides education as needed to enhance their clinical skills.
• Continuously observes all equipment in the department for hazards to assure patient safety.
• Displays positive behavior, promoting effective interpersonal relationships and enhancing the hospital’s image.
• Contributes and assists in enhancing the productivity and efficient operation of the Rehab Therapy Department.
• Maintain professional knowledge, licensing, and skills; promotes understanding of the field of occupational therapy. Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

**This a hospital position. White River Health offers a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package plus a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus**

Requirements/Qualifications

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: BS, MS, or OTD degree in the field of Occupational Therapy from an approved school. Active license in Occupational Therapy for the state of Arkansas.
• Training and Experience: Successful completion of an accredited college program in Occupational Therapy including clinical experience. Up to date CPR certification.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrate competence in leadership skills, rehab principals, and procedures. Possess skills and knowledge necessary to care for patients according to their age specific needs.