Occupational Therapist PRN

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Occupational Therapist at CHI Health Lakeside, you will provide essential in-home occupational therapy services under physician's orders. Your role involves evaluating home safety, assessing functional needs, and implementing tailored treatment to promote independence. Every day you will evaluate home safety, assess functional needs of physically disabled patients, then develop, plan, and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment procedures. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong assessment, treatment planning, and implementation skills for in-home care. Excellent communication for patient education and a commitment to promoting independence and safety are essential. Provides occupational therapy assessment, care planning, patient treatment and education according to the professional practice guidelines defined by state and professional sources. Works as a collaborative team member to develop a coordinated care plan that is accountable to achievement of established goals. Is knowledgeable and completes all required documentation and billing requirements according to established local, state and federal law. Is responsible for the knowledge and application of measurable quality metrics associated with the area of active practice. Periodically attends team meetings to discuss/improve program evaluation/quality measures. Provides supervision to occupational therapy assistants and techs according to established local, state and federal guidelines. Takes responsibility to stay current with evidence‑based practice guidelines, stays current with new research introduced and serves as a professional resource to other team members in the area of occupational therapy practice. Job Requirements Required Occupational Therapist license in NE Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association Preferred Experience in the field of Occupational Therapy working in a hospital environment Where You'll Work CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient‑focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services. Pay Range $47.50 - $47.50 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Health Initiatives