OT Occupational Therapist-Inpatient

900 Emory Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Georgia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to treat assigned patients, obtain prescriptions, review charts, evaluate patients, and document per policy. The role requires a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, active GA OT licensure, and a minimum of 1 year of licensed OT experience, plus BLS.

Compliance and ongoing training are required. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40, FTE: 1, on-site in Warner Robins, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• 1 year of licensed OT experience.
• Current OT licensure by the Georgia State Board.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must complete stroke and ortho training as mandated by policy.

Responsibilities

• Treat assigned patients and document according to policy.
• Obtain accurate prescription and review patient charts.
• Evaluate patients and develop a plan of care.
• Maintain thorough and compliant documentation and training records.

Skills

Therapy techniques

Plan of care

Patient evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for treating assigned patients including obtaining accurate prescription, reviewing charts adequately, evaluating patient and documenting according to policy.

Qualifications

• Education & Training: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: One (1) year as a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current OT licensure by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy. Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Must obtain and maintain required ortho education/training as mandated in the Houston Healthcare Joint Destination Center of Excellence Policy. Must complete and maintain required stroke education/training as mandated in the HHC Primary Stroke Center / Acute Stroke Ready Designation policy.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Utilizes a variety of therapy techniques to evaluate patients, establish a plan of care, and carry out effective treatments.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1

Company Overview

We’re pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths. What This Means for Job Seekers While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being. That means if you’re interested in a position at Emory Healthcare, we’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.