Occupational Therapist

We are offering a $20K Sign On Bonus & $10K Student Loan Repayment Why You'll Love Working Here! My Health - Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs My Future - PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more! Benefit eligible employees may qualify for up to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment! $20,000 Sign-On Bonus! Job Summary The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation. Schedule:Full-Time, Days Qualifications 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred Licenses and Certifications OT - Occupational Therapist - Registered issued by the state regulatory board required BCLS - Basic Life Support required Essential Functions Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly. Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants. Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session. Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care. Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age‑specific and condition‑specific needs. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment. Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices. Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards. Performs other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwest Medical Center