Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Eden
Posted on: February 10, 2025

Job Description:

Acute Care Occupational Therapist at Intermountain Health summary:
The Acute Care Occupational Therapist provides direct patient services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as indirect services such as consulting and training for patients and caregivers. This role requires collaboration within a clinical team and adherence to established care plans while maintaining quality improvement processes. The position also involves managing documentation, coordinating schedules, and ensuring compliance with state licensing and educational standards.
Job Description:The Occupational Therapist provides direct patient services that may include identifying, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating. This position also provides indirect services including consulting, advising, teaching, and training patients and their caregivers.Posting SpecificsSchedule: Tuesday, Thursday & every other weekendLocation: Weekday hours at McKay-Dee Hospital; Weekend hours at Layton HospitalBenefits: Full-Time benefits eligibleJob Essentials

• Assesses and evaluates a patient's condition according to the physician order and current standards of practice. Provides appropriate intervention including treatment related to the established plan of care with appropriate duration and intensity. Educates and trains patients and their caregivers.
• Accepts assignments from Director or Team Lead including case load, productivity standard, education and in-servicing others, orienting and training new employees, supervising and training students, and supervising COTAs and Aides.
• Actively participates in the quality improvement process for the team and the clinical setting and then follows through with the improvements.
• Communicates through written chart notes, evaluations, progress reports, and discharge summaries regarding patient's status, any complications, prognosis, and plans for follow-up care.
• Records daily charges and submits for payment according to department billing guidelines.
• Participates in regularly scheduled or special clinical meetings related to patient care and clinic management.
• Maintains appropriate team and interdisciplinary relationships.Minimum Qualifications
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy. Education must be obtained from an accredited program. Degree will be verified.
  • Current license in the State of practice.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.Preferred Qualifications
    • Certified Occupational Therapist through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).Physical Requirements:Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.Location:Intermountain Health McKay-Dee HospitalWork City:OgdenWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:30The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. -$41.22 - $63.59We 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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our, and for our . 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.
      
      Keywords:
      Occupational Therapist, Acute Care, Patient Evaluation, Healthcare, Therapy Services, Healthcare Provider, BLS Certification, Clinical Team, Patient Education, Rehabilitation
      

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