Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health®; Madison (WI); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for PRN coverage. You will assess patients, develop OT interventions, and work with the rehabilitation team to achieve functional goals for adult and geriatric patients.

The role requires current OT licensure in the state, English communication skills, and a valid BLS/CPR card. This PRN position offers meaningful patient care opportunities within a respected hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Effective oral and written communication in English; multilingual skills are a plus.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Aufgaben

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by OT staff and students.
• Assesses patients' needs and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; collaborates with the patient care team.
• Observes and evaluates treatment progress; communicates with the physician as needed.
• Performs appropriate patient assessments and reassessments, with QA scoring.
• Assesses pain and intervenes to facilitate participation in rehabilitation; liaises with physicians as necessary.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Teamwork

Tools

BLS/CPR Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Your Experience Matters

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and UW Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Schedule: PRN

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and UW Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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

• 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.

Why join us

• 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’re Looking For

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.


• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.


• Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred.


• Current BLS/CPR Card.

EEOC Statement

\"UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital 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.