Occupational Therapist, PT with Benefits

Unity-Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking an Occupational Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitative services on a part-time basis with benefits. The role emphasizes delivering patient-centered care and collaborating with the medical staff to support treatment plans and recovery goals. Required: a B.S.

in Occupational Therapy, successful completion of the national registration exam, and Arkansas licensure. Training of 1–3 months is provided; duties include supervising therapy technicians, maintaining

Qualifications

• 1) Education: B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy with clinical affiliations; national registration exam completed to obtain Arkansas licensure.
• 2) Training and Experience: 1–3 months on-the-job training to learn department procedures.
• 3) Job Knowledge: Perform duties of a registered occupational therapist with minimal supervision and coordinate with patients/families.
• 4) Safety Sensitive: YES; certain positions are safety sensitive with marijuana policy considerations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of patient care per hospital policies and department procedures; confer with medical staff regarding care plans; supervise therapy technicians.

Education

B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist, PT with Benefits

Part Time With Benefits Technical Searcy, AR, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4061

1. Education: B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution, with fulfillment of required clinical affiliations. Successful completion of national registration examination with scores required to obtain licensure. A current license to practice occupational therapy in the state of Arkansas.

2. Training and Experience: One to three months on-the job training to learn department procedures.

3. Job Knowledge: Must be able to perform job duties of a registered occupational therapist and those general duties specific to the Rehabilitative Services Department. Must be able to function in a professional manner with minimal direct supervision, accepting responsibility for developing and maintaining a personal relationship with patients and their families.

4. Safety Sensitive: YES. In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

Description

Responsible for maintaining standards of patient care in accordance with hospital regulations, policies and procedures as established for occupational therapy; confers with the medical staff on procedures and policies pertaining to the care of their patients in this area; supervises therapy technicians. Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment required for patient care, charging, scheduling and record keeping.

Physical Effort

Required to lift and carry equipment, supplies and materials. Assists patients in positioning and transfers as needed for specific treatment programs. Talking and hearing to convey instructions and information to patients and staff members. Visual acuity to perceive reactions to treatment and to read instructions.

Interpersonal Relationships

Works directly with patients of all ages, staff physicians, nursing service and in conjunction with physical therapy personnel, speech therapists, social workers, psychologists and dietary personnel.