Occupational Therapist PRN Inpatient Rehab

Overview Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - Provo, Utah Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care! Utah Valley Specialty Hospital – Provo, UT Utah Valley Specialty Hospital in Provo, Utah is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) providing advanced medical and rehabilitative services for patients with complex, critical health needs. As a free‑standing specialty hospital, we care for patients who require extended hospitalization to recover from serious illnesses or catastrophic injuries, including those needing ventilator/respiratory support, extensive wound care, or ongoing critical nursing care. Our hospital features all private rooms (including a high‑observation ICU step‑down unit) and a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation therapists. We pride ourselves on a warm, patient‑focused approach – treating each patient like family and coordinating closely with referring hospitals and families. Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for excellence in respiratory care, Utah Valley Specialty Hospital serves Utah and surrounding states as a trusted center for healing, providing the time and specialized care patients need to recover and transition to the next stage of recovery. Provo, Utah Home to Brigham Young University, Provo boasts a vibrant college‑town feel, stunning mountain views, and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, family‑friendly neighborhoods, and abundant recreational opportunities. As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. What you bring A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome. Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy. Current State Occupational Therapist License. Current CPR. Qualifications Required Skills Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required Basic Life Support/CPR card required One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred. Additional Qualifications/Skills Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency. Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Responsibilities Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensates for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr