Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN
Company: UofL Health- Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bro
Location: Louisville
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
A new 40-bed, 55,000-square-foot, two-story inpatient acute
rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and
UofL Health is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member
of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued
care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our
patients in the Louisville area 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!
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Benefits:
- - - - - - - - - -Various shift availabilities
- - - - - - - - - -Low therapist-to-patient ratios
- - - - - - - - - -Expansive benefit package for eligible
employees
- - - - - - - - - -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
Qualifications
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
UofL Health - Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Brownsboro 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, intense rehabilitation tailored to
the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury,
neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation,
and orthopedic injury.
Keywords: UofL Health- Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bro, Owensboro , Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN, Healthcare , Louisville, Kentucky
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