Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using occupational therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard occupational therapy practices. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care.

Shift Details: Full-time; 36 hours/week

Location: St. Mary's Regional Hospital; Acute Care

New Grads Welcome to Apply

In Grand Junction, you're surrounded by countless outdoor activities (see Colorado National Monument), near access to world-class ski resorts (Aspen and Snowmass), and 3 National parks (Arches, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison) while being in a community that is home to 30 wineries and tasting rooms. With 300 days of sunshine and four seasons, Grand Junction's a wonderful place to live.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients? Join our dedicated team as an Acute Care Occupational Therapist! We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to help our patients achieve their fullest potential through innovative and personalized therapy. If you are committed to fostering growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

As an Occupational Therapist at St. Mary's Regional Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Providing skilled occupational therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducting evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (AOTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and developing care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
• Meeting established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keeping thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completing patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensuring smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
• Managing all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
• Participating in and promoting continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Engaging in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience, and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model. Participating in utilization review audits.
• Participating in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leaders.
• Contributing to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in states where you work.
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with the target population of the job setting.
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City: Grand Junction

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$42.66 - $65.82

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.