Occupational Therapist - OT - PRN at LifePoint Health summary:

As an Occupational Therapist at University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital, I provide specialized care to adult and geriatric patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. My responsibilities include assessing patient needs, evaluating the effectiveness of therapy interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes. I am dedicated to maximizing health, function, and quality of life for those I serve, while promoting a supportive and team-oriented environment.

University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of Americas Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024. A career at University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital, an inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospitals, is more than a job. Its a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Avon area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Avon need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

. Various shift availabilities

. Professional development and advancement opportunities

. Targeted approach to career development

. Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

. Superior quality patient outcomes

. Supportive leadership and culture

What you will do in this role:

• Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so
• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Other duties as assigned

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification

University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.

Keywords:

Occupational Therapist, rehabilitation hospital, patient care, therapeutic interventions, interdisciplinary team, adult rehabilitation, geriatric care, patient assessment, professional development, healthcare