Occupational Therapist (OT), Outpatient

Memorial Physician Practices; Somerset (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Education Assistance

Well-being Programs

Professional Growth

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation seeks an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital team in Somerset, KY. This full-time, Monday–Friday position focuses on delivering skilled therapy to patients, developing individualized plans, and coordinating care with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, state licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• State Licensure for Occupational Therapy.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Strong critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.
• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.
• Designs the plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Provides information regarding adaptive equipment and support programs. Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Facility Name: Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Schedule: Full Time / M-F

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Rehabilitation, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As the Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Occupational Therapist who excels in this role:

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.

• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.

• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.

• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.

• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.

• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.

• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Additional requirements include:

• State Licensure for Occupational Therapy

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

• Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.