Occupational Therapist PRN

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist at Baptist Health provides evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. The role includes patient and family education and assisting with discharge planning.

The therapist may supervise COTA or Rehab Technicians and must collaborate with physicians and staff with professionalism and empathy. Requirements include a Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, an active OT license, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in OT required.
• Active OT license required, BLS.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills requirement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and discharge planning for patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families; participate in discharge planning.
• May supervise and train COTA or Rehab Technicians as needed.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment

Discharge planning

Communication

Supervise/train staff

Computer skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate in OT

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights:

Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluation, treament, and discharge planning of patients. The Therapist will work in conjunction with other team professionals to provide patient care, provide education for patients and their families, and to assist with discharge planning. This individual may be asked to assist with training and/or supervision of COTA or Rehab Technicians. Additionally, the Therapist must have the ability to work cooperatively with Physicians, other staff members, patients, and their families with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Additionally, the Therapist will pay close attention to detail and provide superior level of care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Master's or Doctorate graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy required.

License / Certification

Active OT license required, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must also be skilled to provide general discipline specific therapy services to meet patient care requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: Occupational Therapist PRN Occupational Therapist PRN Job Type: PRN-PRN Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America's best employers in the state of Alabama.