Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

KY OT licensure or NBCOT certification

Job description

Weekend Requirements: One | Work Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30PM | Status: Full Time - 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Rehabilitation

Job Summary: Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards.
• Supervises OT & OTA students completing clinical rotations.

Skills and Attributes: Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements:

• Work Experience No experience required upon hire.
• Education Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required upon hire.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration OT - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire OR OTR - Registered Occupational Therapist from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.

Organizational Responsibilities: Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information: This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• (Office Environment) Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Bending/Stooping: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
• Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: Low-Risk

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.