Registered Occupational Therapist- PRN

Murray-Calloway County Hospital; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive OT services across acute, LTC, and outpatient settings. The role includes evaluating patients, creating and delivering plans of care, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities also cover educating patients and families, documenting care accurately, and supervising COTA and OTA students. Kentucky OT licensure and NBCOT certification are required, with CPR at orientation completion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• NBCOT exam completed or passes exam as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop and deliver the plan of care.
• Provide discharge planning and follow-up evaluations.
• Educate patients, families, staff, and students on OT-related care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all care provided.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to the COTA and OTA students and RSA.
• Provide services across acute, long-term care (LTC), and outpatient settings.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification/Exam

Job description

The OT is accountable for the provision of Occupational Therapy in accordance with state law and national occupational therapy guidelines, including evaluation of the patient, conception and delivery of the plan of care, follow-up evaluation, and discharge planning. Is accountable for education of the patient, family, staff, and students. Provides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided. Treats patients in the acute care, LTC, and Outpatient setting. Enters charges for services per department policy and procedure. Assists in performance improvement activities, safety monitoring, and professional development. Supervises and delegates work to the COTA, and OTA students and RSA. Provides services to all age groups.

Minimum Education

Master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.

Satisfactory completion of the examination by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Required Licenses

Current Occupational Therapist license to practice in the Kentucky.

CPR Certified (by the end of 90 day orientation).

Screening Requirements

• Drug Screen
• Tuberculosis Test
• Physical Exam
• Respirator Fit
• Current Flu Shot

Our Mission

To improve the lives of those we serve by providing outstanding care and services through our confident, compassionate and exceptional healthcare professionals

Our Vision

To be chosen by our community and expanded service region based on proven outcomes as the trusted provider to care for their families, friends and neighbors

Our Values

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Occupational The

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