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Occupational Therapist

CHI Saint Joseph Health System

#CPR #Patient Care #Occupational Therapy #Medicare #Basic Life Support #Joint Commission #CARF #Rehabilitation Services #Orthopedic Recovery

Quick overview

Assess diverse patients to develop and implement treatment plans that help them regain independence and quality of life. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain thorough documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor of Science and a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Must hold a Kentucky Occupational Therapist license and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationRehabilitationPatient EvaluationFunctional IndependencePatient Motivation

Job description

Where You’ll Work Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-proﬁt, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient's potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards. Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements. Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities. Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues. ***Sign On Bonus up to $15,000 and Educational Assistance (Student Loan Payback) up to $24,000 for Eligible Hires**
Job Requirements Required Bachelors Of Science Bachelor of Science, upon hire and Masters Other Master entry level degree in Occupational Therapy, upon hire and Either student or prior experience in a Rehab setting Occupational Therapist: KY, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

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