Occupational Therapist OT

Banner Health Corporate; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health Torrington Community Hospital in Wyoming is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat outpatient and inpatient populations in a rural setting. Day shift, with rotating weekend coverage and opportunities for professional growth.

You will document progress, coordinate with physicians and care teams, and supervise COTA/therapy technicians as needed in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an OT educational program approved by the governing board.
• Must hold an OT license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient functional abilities and plans care.
• Implements individualized OT treatment for inpatients and outpatients.
• Documents progress per department and regulatory standards.
• Communicates results to physicians, nurses, patients and families.
• Supervises COTA, therapy technicians and coordinates with the care team.

Skills

BLS Certification

OT Licensure

Documentation skills

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming Department Name: Occupational Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care ****$20,000.00 Sign-On Incentive & $20,000.00 Relocation Available****

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Rural settings give our providers an opportunity to work with a wide range of patients. Opened in 1977, Torrington Community Hospital is a critical access hospital that provides excellent medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities. We have a strong Therapies team with a lot of longevity along with cohesion to promote a great work/life balance. Evaluations and treatments are provided on a 1:1 basis, with an average of 8 patients per day with 25 beds. This allows for documentation to be completed during the workday.

Our Torrington Community Hospital is seeking a Full time Occupational Therapist. As an Occupational Therapist you would be responsible for evaluations and treatments of outpatient and inpatient population in a rural setting. You will also be responsible for supervision of assistance when appropriate. You will also communicate and coordination with patients, care givers, and providers. Day Shift position, Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00pm. Does come with rotating weekend schedule 1, 4-hour Sunday Shift every 6-7 weeks.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Must 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.

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
• EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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