Occupational Therapist OT

Banner Health; Casper (WY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Wyoming Medical Center seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient rehab team in Casper. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to restore function for adults across medical, surgical, neuro, telemetry, ICU units.

New grads welcome. Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with one Saturday per month rotation; minimum 7–8 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the academic requirements of an OT program approved by the governing board.
• Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be able to become proficient with computer software used in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' functional abilities and determines if intervention is needed; establishes plan of care and goals.
• Implements individualized treatment plans and monitors progress.
• Documents according to department and regulatory standards; ensures timely documentation.
• Communicates results to physicians, nurses, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Adapts to caseload, scheduling, and staffing changes; supports other patient care areas.
• Demonstrates direction and delegation of personnel; participates in training of new staff.
• Participates in department/facility process improvements and maintains productivity.
• Interacts with staff, physicians, patients, families and external contacts to coordinate care.

Skills

Computer skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT degree

State OT license

BLS certification

Job description

## Occupational Therapist OTApply: Wyoming Medical Center Central (1233 E Second St): Full time: Posted Today: R4457460**Primary City/State:**Casper, Wyoming**Department Name:**Occupational Thrpy-Hosp**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Clinical Care**\\*\\*\\*$10,000.00 Sign-On & Relocation Assistance Available\\*\\*\\*** We’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work CertificationTM for the third consecutive year. We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues. Discover career opportunities and join our dedicated team of professionals. Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state. As a **Full Time**, **Occupational Therapist** at Wyoming Medical Center Central, you will be working **Monday - Friday from 8 AM – 4:30 PM shifts with one Saturday a month rotation working a minimum of 7- 8 hours shift per pay period**. You will work alongside our skilled multidisciplinary Rehab team that is willing to share and learn together. You will work on all the clinical units, including neuro, telemetry, surgical, medical and ICU. If you're interested in expanding on your skill set this is the opportunity for you. **\\*\\*\\*New Grads Welcome to Apply\\*\\*\\***Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goal Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders. 2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner.. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. 3. Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies 4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, co-workers and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature 5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs. 6. Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. direction and delegation of the COTA, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task. 7. Department operational activities. Participates in department/facility process improvements. Meets productivity standards set by the department. 8.This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, requires or clarify information MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board. Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice. Current license from state of practice. BLS certification required. Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions. Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.