Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

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At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We're guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

We invest in you personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

The primary role of the Occupational Therapist is to provide therapy interventions that improve the patients overall functional ability. The Occupational Therapist will use interventions and education that assists patients and caregivers in adapting to life changes by modifying and adapting skills to improve performance. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

We're seeking a compassionate and skilled occupational therapist to evaluate patients, develop personalized goals, and create effective treatment plans that are implemented promptly. You'll provide hands-on therapy, educate patients and their families, and help develop home exercise programs, offering discharge recommendations when appropriate. If you specialize in Hand Therapy, you'll work under the supervision of a Certified Hand Therapist (either PT or OT/CHT) and stay in close contact with them to ensure the best care. Your role includes accurate documentation, supervising and mentoring staff, and supporting quality improvement initiatives within the department. You'll attend team meetings, help develop and implement treatment protocols, and promote a professional image while highlighting the services we offer. If you're dedicated to patient-centered care, teamwork, and continual growth, we'd love to hear from you!

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• B.S., M.S., or O.T.D. in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is being performed
• Commitment to seek CHT certification once having the requirements for the exam, if the OT is working in the Hand Therapy Department

Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of assessment techniques and anticipated outcomes Good interpersonal, communication, and time management skills

Kind and Length of Experience:

• New graduates or experienced therapists accepted

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.