Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Facility Name: St. Charles Health System

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

St. Charles Health System is a 13-bed acute rehabilitation unit dedicated to helping patients who are recovering from various injuries or illnesses. In partnership with Lifepoint Rehabilitation, this facility provides 24 hours of nursing care and intensive inpatient therapy to provide an outstanding experience and quality outcomes for all of the patients we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Occupational Therapist who excels in this role:

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• Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so.
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• Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
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• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
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• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
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• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
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• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
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• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference.
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• Other duties as assigned.
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Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

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• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
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• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
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• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
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• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
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• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!
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What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

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• Education: Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
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• Experience: Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.
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• Additional Requirements: Current CPR/BLS certification.
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EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.