Outpatient OT

Parkview Health; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist with the potential to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) within 18 months of hire. The role involves delivering comprehensive occupational therapy, from evaluation to documentation, under physician prescriptions and working with OT assistants.

Candidates must obtain OT licensure in the state within 90 days and CPR certification within 90 days; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for an Occupational Therapy license in the state where services will be provided within the first 90 days of employment.
• CPR certification required within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional occupational therapy care, evaluate, plan, implement and document treatment.
• Assess plans and carry out programs to assist rehabilitation as prescribed by the physician.
• Instruct and collaborate with OT assistants (COTA/OTA) in treatment procedures.
• Supervise COTA/OTA in carrying out OT program or parts of it.
• Complete documentation and billing in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adhere to Rehabilitation department policies and applicable regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (pre-2002 graduation)

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (post-2002 graduation)

Job description

• Certified Hand Therapist highly preferred, but not required. Must obtain a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential within 18 months of hire **

• Certified Hand Therapist highly preferred, but not required. Must obtain a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential within 18 months of hire **

Provides professional patient care and practices occupational therapy by evaluating, planning, implementing and documenting treatment. Assesses plans and carries out programs of purposeful activity designed to assist in the rehabilitation of medically necessary patients as prescribed by the physician. Bases selection of activities from physician's prescription, history, evaluation findings, experience and interests of the patient; plans and directs special diversional or educational events for patients. Instructs and collaborates with occupational therapy assistants regarding treatment procedures to be utilized. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants/Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA/OTA) in carrying out an OT program or selected parts of it. Completes all documentation and billing in a timely and acceptable manner. All care is provided in accordance with the philosophy and essential functions of the rehabilitation department, The Joint Commission, State Practice Acts, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy, with an Occupational Therapy degree as follows: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree if graduated prior 1/1/2002; Master's degree required if graduated after 1/1/2002; International Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school and possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. A Masters degree is preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Must hold or be eligible to receive an Occupational Therapy license in the state where services will be provided within the first 90 days of employment. Must be certified in CPR or must become certified within the first 90 days of employment. Must maintain all certifications and licensure according to the expiration date. American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred. If assigned to drive a company vehicle, a valid driver's license is required. If assigned to drive a personal vehicle, proof of insurance is required in addition to a valid driver's license.

Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.

Experience

Work experience preferred, but not required, other than clinical experience within educational training program.

Other Qualifications

American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds, and may be required to push up to 300 pounds. Must be willing to work at other locations as assigned.