Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist, OT

We are looking for an energetic and results-driven Occupational Therapist to join our team in a clinical setting. You will be providing therapeutic and holistic care for our patients along with coverage for the inpatient divisions. Experienced OT's and new graduates are welcome to apply! This is a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

PRN Opportunities Available! Weekend support preferred

What will you be doing in this role?

• Providing occupational therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, restoring function, relieving pain, and preventing debility
• Maintaining superior clinical care quality and patient and physician satisfaction.
• Achieving patient care time targets, with a general target of 75%+ minimum individual patient care time (unadjusted) in the inpatient setting.
• Understanding and operating according to underlying goals of inpatient acute operating environment, optimizing length of stay - preparing the patient for transition to a longer-term setting in an efficient and safe manner. Collaborating with other therapists within care pathways as necessary.
• Exhibiting positive attitudes and behaviors facilitating teamwork, efficiency, and care quality and promoting a favorable unit and company image.
• Maintaining excellent individual compliance standards including relevant and completing documentation for reference of discharges planning, capturing of patient care time, and performing other quality assurance activities as directed.
• Delivering care as broadly specified within applicable state practice act.

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our ideal candidate would:

• Have a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Have the required state licensure, certification, and registration that is in good standing with the state or the ability to obtain the required state licensure
• Provide a CPR/AED/BLS (basic life support) certification or have the ability to obtain it prior to start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
• Have some advanced education, training, or certification is a bonus (neuro care, sports medicine, etc.)
• Have the ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift
• Have a high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
• Have strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
• Be able to maintain confidentiality

What you get from us:

• Opportunity for important work/life balance!
• Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
• Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period
• Continuing professional development with CEU stipends available
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

What you get from us (PRN Status):

• Opportunity for important work/life balance!
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• PRN employment status does not qualify for company benefits.

About ProgressiveHealth & Union Hospital Therapy, LLC:

ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more! We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.

Our Union Hospital Therapy team is dedicated to providing advanced rehabilitation services for all ages in settings conducive to healing. Occupational, physical, and speech therapy services are available in our comprehensive, state-of-the-art facilities. Our therapists work with patients and physicians to develop the very best plan for recovery. Union Hospital Therapy provides its clinicians with the optimal mix of clinical resources and clinical autonomy. We endorse a hands-on, one-on-one approach to therapy and have a history of providing measurable quality care to our patients.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Qualifications

Masters or better in Occupational Therapy or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

OT Occupational Therapist

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