Occupational Therapist, PT with Benefits

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Arkansas seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to maintain standards of patient care within the Rehabilitative Services Department. You will supervise therapy technicians, collaborate with medical staff, and manage patient supplies and records.

The role requires licensure to practice OT in Arkansas and completion of required clinical affiliations. The position involves lifting, transfers, and direct patient contact, with a focus on professional conduct and patient-family

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy with clinical affiliations.
• Successful completion of the national registration examination and licensure in Arkansas.
• One to three months on-the-job training to learn department procedures.
• Must perform duties of a registered occupational therapist and work with the Rehabilitative Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of patient care per hospital regulations and policies for occupational therapy.
• Supervise therapy technicians; confer with medical staff on procedures for patient care.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for patient care, including charging, scheduling and records.
• Assist patients with positioning and transfers; communicate instructions to patients and staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, social workers, psychologists and dietary personnel.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient interaction

Education

B.S. in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• 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.
• Training and Experience: One to three months on-the job training to learn department procedures.
• 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.
• Safety Sensitive: YES

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