OT Occupational Therapist-Inpatient

Highland Home Carers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our care team in Warner Robins. The OT will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, obtain accurate prescriptions, review charts, and document progress in accordance with policy.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, a GA OT license, and a minimum of one year of clinical experience. BLS certification and stroke education are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OT required.
• 1 year experience as licensed OT.
• Current GA OT license (GA State Board).
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC).
• Stroke education/training per policy.

Responsibilities

• Treat assigned patients and evaluate their condition.
• Obtain accurate prescriptions and review charts.
• Document care according to policy.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Care planning

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Work Shift

I. Position Summary:

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

Qualifications

• A. Education & Training: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• B. Experience: One (1) year as a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• C. 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.
• D. 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 contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at [e-mail] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Expanded Work Shift: On Call: