Occupational Therapist OT

Banner Health Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Banner Health's Torrington Community Hospital is seeking a Full-time Occupational Therapist for day shift (8:00–5:00, Monday–Friday) with a rotating Sunday 4-hour shift every 6–7 weeks. You will evaluate and treat inpatient and outpatient populations in a rural setting and supervise assistants as appropriate.

You will coordinate care with patients, families, and providers, document per standards, and contribute to a team focused on delivering excellent care in a small-town community with access

Qualifications

• Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations.
• Implements and adjusts treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Documents treatments and outcomes per department standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and determine plan of care.
• Implement individualized therapy plans and monitor progress.
• Document progress, treatment results, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate care and communicate results to physicians and team members.

Skills

Evaluations

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team communication

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

We're proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place to Work Certification 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.

Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. 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.

New Grads are Welcome to apply!!

Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital. We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways. In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development. We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state-of-the‑art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery. In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities.

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. 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. 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. 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. 4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians