Occupational Therapist

This position is open until filled. Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Occupational Therapist to join our PTOT team! Click here to learn more about Bartlett Regional Hospital and our community . It's a great place to workand a beautiful place to live! Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist facilitates the rehabilitation of patients with physical, cognitive or sensorimotor impairments by planning and administering medically prescribed Occupational Therapy. Treatment plans are developed and implemented according to a patient's physical and cognitive ability, with the goal of promoting or restoring maximum functional independence. What You Will Do: Evaluate patients, interpret test results, develop and implement care plans to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients. Assess patients' functional status in Activities of Daily Living, and provide recommendations and training for adaptive equipment and/or modifications as needed. Utilize and maintain a variety of equipment such as, but not limited to: electrical stimulation, ultrasound, paraffin, hot/cold packs, splinting materials, UBE, adaptive devices. Provides instruction in postural control, body mechanics, ergonomics, therapeutic exercise and home exercise programs Consult with the physician regarding treatments and progress. Complete documentation, including evaluations, daily notes, insurance forms (Medicare 700/701), discharge summaries, billing charges. Minimum Qualifications for the Job: Education: Graduate from an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved School of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree. Preferred Experience: One (1) year Occupational Therapist experience that included working with diverse populations including inpatient, CCU, outpatient, hand therapy and/or pediatric services. Must be computer literate and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. License(s): Valid Alaskan Occupational Therapy License at time of appointment and for continued employment. Please note: In lieu of fringe benefits, casual employees receive a $2 an hour casual differential in addition to their hourly base rate of pay . Casual employees will not be scheduled to work a full time schedule for more than four (4) consecutive months or more than 780 hours annually. Casual employees must work a minimum of one (1) shift within a 90 day period to maintain status and employment. Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms. Practice Notices: All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen prior to start of employment.