Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist I

The Occupational Therapist I provides evaluation and treatment of the patient, within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The position instructs and directs Occupational Therapist Assistant and aides as assigned. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore, and enhance performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility. This position performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect:

• Complete appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
• Provide occupational therapy, according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services, including discharge planning.
• Document and submit patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
• Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Develop a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
• Provide occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
• Train and educate patients and family members or other support, and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.

Qualifications:

• Required Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapist
• Required Master's Degree Occupational Therapist
• Preferred Doctorate Occupational Therapist
• None Occupational Therapy Required
• 1 year Occupational Therapy Preferred
• Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Licensing Board Indiana or Illinois
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.