Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

UK King's Daughter Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Rehabilitation, seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist for a PRN role in an acute rehabilitation setting in Ashland, KY.

You will work with Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehab technicians and students to plan and deliver patient-centered therapy. A state OT license and CPR/BLS are required; prior OT experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Prev. OT experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for patient care alongside assistants and students.
• Assesses patient needs and initiates occupational therapy interventions.
• Monitors progress, documents outcomes and discusses with the physician.
• Collaborates with the patient team to ensure safe, effective therapy.
• Provides care in an adult medical rehabilitation program.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient assessment

QI scoring

Education

OT licensure (state)

Job description

Facility Name: UK King's Daughter Medical Center

Setting: Acute Rehabilitation Unit

FTE: PRN

City/State: Ashland, KY

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By 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:

• Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so.
• Assesses patients\' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What We\'re Looking For

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Experience: Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.
• Additional Requirements: Current CPR/BLS certification.

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 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.