PRN Acute Care OT - Inpatient, Weekend Shifts

imh; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for PRN inpatient care at St. Marys Regional Hospital. The role involves direct patient evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with the rehabilitation team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and caregivers, and supervising assistants; a minimum bachelor’s in OT, current OT license, and BLS are required, with critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy, required
• Current license as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice, required
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required
• At least one (1) year of experience in a setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility or department, preferred—Critical Care Experience, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a patient upon initial encounter to determine need for occupational therapy intervention and make referrals to other treatment team members as deemed appropriate.
• Plan occupational therapy treatment program for each patient, based upon interpretation of evaluation results; interpret evaluation findings for patient, family, and treatment team members.
• Develop realistic goals with patient input; explain treatment plan and goals to patient.
• Implement treatment or supervise treatment provided by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, or occupational therapy student. Delegate routine care to supportive personnel as appropriate.
• Terminate occupational therapy services when patient has attained maximum benefit from occupational therapy; provide in-service education to members of treatment team to ensure follow-through of treatment program.
• Evaluate, record and report on a patients progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team.
• Communicate effectively with physician, other members of rehabilitation team and others as indicated regarding treatment plan and patient response to plan.
• Complete all required documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current license as an Occupational Therapist

Current BLS certification

Job description

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for PRN inpatient care at St. Marys Regional Hospital. The role involves direct patient evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with the rehabilitation team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and caregivers, and supervising assistants; a minimum bachelor’s in OT, current OT license, and BLS are required, with critical care experience preferred.