Occupational Therapist | Rehab Impact & Patient Empowerment

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with a range of deficits affecting independent living skills. This on-site role is 0.9 FTE with weekend hours and supports the Rehabilitation department.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy and Kentucky licensure or NBCOT certification, plus BLS within 90 days. You will mentor OT/OTA students and collaborate with the care team on discharge planning.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and state licensure/board certification are required.
• Licensure in Kentucky or NBCOT certification is expected upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days.

Aufgaben

• Assesses patients’ ability to safely perform independent living skills.
• Designs a plan of care including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents patient progress with subjective and objective findings.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed; seeks consultations when necessary.
• Educates patient and family about deficits and treatment options.
• Plans/discharges patients from therapy services and settings.
• Oversees OT/OTA students and aides per licensing and practice standards.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under pressure

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

KY OT licensure or NBCOT certification

Jobbeschreibung

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with a range of deficits affecting independent living skills. This on-site role is 0.9 FTE with weekend hours and supports the Rehabilitation department.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy and Kentucky licensure or NBCOT certification, plus BLS within 90 days. You will mentor OT/OTA students and collaborate with the care team on discharge planning.