Occupational Therapist - Therapy Services

Job Summary Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills. # Job Responsibilities Assesses patient #s ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards. Supervises OT # OTA students completing clinical rotations. Qualifications Bachelor#s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required upon hire No experience required OT - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Physical Demands Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Rarely Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Job Summary

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.

• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.

• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.

• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.

• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.

• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards.

• Supervises OT & OTA students completing clinical rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required upon hire

• No experience required

• OT - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently

• Walking: Frequently

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely

• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely

• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely

• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely

• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely

• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely

• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently

• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally

• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally

• Climbing: Occasionally

• Bending/Stooping: Frequently

• Kneeling: Occasionally

• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

• Reaching: Frequently

• Talking: Frequently

• Hearing: Frequently

• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

• Running: Rarely

• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.