Occupational Therapist - PRN

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green, KY seeks an Occupational Therapist for a Per Diem position. You will evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans to address brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations and multiple traumas.

The role requires current and valid state licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification; post-offer testing (POETs) may be part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients; ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Skills

State licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital

Joint venture between Vibra with Select Medical

Position: Occupational Therapist

Bowling Green, KY

Schedule: Per Diem

$55.00 per hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*