PT Acute Care Hospital

Occupational Therapy At Vitruvian Health

At Vitruvian Health we serve with compassion. As northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee's leading healthcare system we are committed not only to the health of our communities but also to the growth support and success of our team members. Formerly Hamilton Health Care System Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust innovation and exceptional care. With over 80 points of access across the region including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected mission-driven team changing lives every day. Our core values Professionalism Respect Integrity Diversity and Excellence (PRIDE) guide everything we do. We believe in empowering our people celebrating differences and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission. Join us and build a meaningful career where you're valued inspired and supported to make a real impact. Excellence. Every person. Every time.

Job Summary

Occupational therapy (OT) is an allied health profession that involves the therapeutic use of everyday activities or occupations to treat the physical mental developmental and emotional ailments that impact a patient's ability to perform day-to-day tasks. An OT is responsible for the evaluation treatment planning and treatment implementation of all assigned patients of all age populations by therapeutic techniques to improve rehabilitate or maintain a patient's ability to perform every day activities. Responsible for completion of all necessary documentation related to patient care and rehab care department projects and operating procedures / tasks. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development and assess data reflective of the patient's current status in relation to their age specific needs.

Job Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Occupational Therapy. Licensure: NBCOT certification required must be licensed or eligible in State of Georgia Experience: May be new graduate. Skills: BLS CPR. Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs that are age appropriate. Ability to select proper instrumentation/supplies appropriate for age group of patient served.