OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Company: University of Utah Health
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: October 1, 2024
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Job Description:
OverviewAs a patient-focused organization, University of Utah
Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people
through patient care, research and education. Success in this
mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence,
leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that
are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration,
innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust
that are integral to our mission. EO/AAThis position provides
occupational therapy to patients where physical injury, birth
defects, emotional or functional problems have interfered with
their ability to perform occupational tasks appropriate to their
age and level of independence.Corporate Overview: The University of
Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and
recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall
patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide
excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and
overall patient outcomes.ResponsibilitiesEvaluates patients'
abilities and limitations.Establishes treatment goals based on the
evaluation and reason for the referral of neuromuscular components
of movement and stability, sensation, ADL's, perception, cognition,
avocational and prevocational abilities, developmental, dysphagia,
manual muscle test, range of motion, body mechanics, and other
tests appropriate for the patient and the profession.Administers
therapy according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate
procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of practice
of occupational therapy.Educates the patient and caregiver about
the goals of the occupational therapy program, methods of
accomplishing goals, how to perform the home program and injury
prevention.Recommends adaptive equipment, completes the equipment
justification forms and arranges for the delivery of the
equipment.Re-evaluates patients, assesses their progress and makes
recommendations regarding discharge.Evaluates home or work
environments and makes physical barrier modification
recommendations or ergonomic recommendations.Consults and co-treats
with therapists from other disciplines.Provides documentation of
patient care according to established criteria.Participates in
continuous quality improvement projects.Supervises the patient care
activities of occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation
aides.Participates in services, medical conferences, staff
meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings, and other
related activities.Assists with departmental maintenance and
supplies.Provides in-services for staff, other departments and the
community.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesAbility to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined above.Demonstrated human
relations and effective communication skills.Ability to administer
occupational therapy services to patients, provide work direction
to aides, assistants, volunteers and occupational therapy students,
identify program needs, develop new areas of activity, and respond
to emergency situations.Ability to respond to emergency situations,
develop treatment plans and provide therapy according to individual
needs.Knowledge of current and latest technology, insurance
practices and community resources in order to provide quality
treatment.Ability to maintain a current knowledge of safety issues
needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body
substance precautions and body mechanics to protect self, patients
and personnel working with therapists.Ability to participate in
rotations of work area, weekends and week-day hours and assigned
holidays.Ability to abide by the ethical guidelines as outlined by
the American Occupational Therapy Association.Demonstrated
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the
age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.Demonstrated
knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and
the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and
provide care as described in the department's policies and
procedures manual.QualificationsQualifications Licenses
RequiredCurrent RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the
University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be
obtained within 30 days of hire.Current licensure to practice as an
Occupational Therapist in the State of Utah.* Additional license
requirements as determined by the hiring department.Qualifications
(Preferred)This position is based on our inpatient ortho traum
teamWeekend shifts are required as part of the normal
scheduleWorking Conditions and Physical DemandsEmployee must be
able to meet the following requirements with or without an
accommodation.This position involves intermediate working
conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds
and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling,
or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment,
while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be
exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function
around prisoners or behavioral health patients.Physical
RequirementsCarrying, Climbing, Lifting, Listening, Manual
Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking,
Standing, WalkingMulti-lingual Candidates WelcomedTo inquire about
this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.eduEEO StatementUniversity of
Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of
Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings
with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong
commitment to improving access to higher education for historically
underrepresented students.Individuals from historically
underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified
persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to
apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants,
upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state
law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application
process will be provided to individuals with
disabilities.University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a
part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race,
ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex,
sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or
protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on
the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it
operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The
requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities
extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the
application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the
Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for
Civil Rights, or both.To request a reasonable accommodation for a
disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals
and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or
someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual
misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the
Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the
Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail
address, and telephone number can be located
at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted
atoeo.utah.edu/The University is a participating employer with Utah
Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS
service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election
before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day
of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801)
581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and
are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to
URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah
Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals
and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions
regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the
successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug
screen.Requisition Number 70033Reg/Temp RegularEmployment Type
Full-TimeShift DayWork Schedule 4 tens with weekends
requiredClinical/Non-Clinical Status ClinicalLocation Name
University of Utah HospitalWorkplace Set Up On-siteCity SALT LAKE
CITYState UTDepartment UUH IPC 33A ORTHO THERAPY SRVCCategory
Therapy/RehabilitationWorkplace Set Up On-site
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