Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy

Jobtome; Sulphur Springs (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System in Indiana is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, set goals, plan programs and treat patients according to physician orders, while maintaining required records and notes and assisting with directing technicians and support personnel.

The role requires graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program, and allows new graduates or any level of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Experience: new graduate or any amount of experience acceptable.
• Maintains current Texas licensure/registration/certification and provides proof.
• BCLS certification.
• Basic computer knowledge and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs patients care related duties to restore the patient to maximum independence and function.
• Clinical competencies in occupational therapy skills are demonstrated to promote quality patient care.
• Participates in inter-departmental communication to achieve hospital goals.
• Maintains required records/documentation timely as per policy.
• Participates in improving the effectiveness of occupational therapy services.
• Participates in chart peer review and utilization review as deemed necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety and maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description Summary

Provides occupational therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs and treats patients according to the physician’s orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel, assumes responsibility for occupational charges; participates in educational programs; follow all CHRISTUS St.Michael and departmental policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs patients care related duties in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the occupational therapist.
• Clinical competencies in occupational therapist skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records/documentation on a timely manner as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
• Participated in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the occupational therapy department.
• Participates in medical chart peer review, case record review and utilization review as deemed necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.

Requirements

• Education/Skills Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Experience New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in occupational therapy is acceptable.
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Maintains current Texas licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements.
• BCLS certification.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time