Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital unit, requiring 2+ years of experience and EPIC EMR familiarity.

Details

• Acute care and rehab inpatient occupational therapy unit within a Level 1 trauma hospital
• 21-bed unit with average caseload of 4-5 patients per day, varying by volume
• Primary schedule Monday-Friday, generally 7:30am-4:00pm
• 1-2 weekends required per month, which may include both days with adjacent days off
• No on-call requirements
• EPIC EMR used for computerized charting
• Access to specialized equipment including UE Bioness and Dynavision

Requirements

• Current OT license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Acute care hospital experience treating medically complex and unstable patients
• Knowledge of normal/abnormal vital signs and medical equipment monitoring
• Strong critical thinking and interdisciplinary communication skills

Additional Information

• Provide individualized OT evaluations and treatment interventions for patients with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical diagnoses
• Participate in team conferences, documentation, and FIM assessments
• Perform therapeutic modalities as applicable
• Assess and recommend appropriate discharge destinations
• Manage high-volume, dynamic caseload with frequent rescheduling and prioritization
• May supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, aides, and students
• Department-specific orientation includes 1-2 days of computer documentation training plus additional several days of department-specific training
• Business casual dress code required, no jeans, modest attire, or approved scrub colors (Ceil Blue, Khaki, Gray, Chocolate Brown)
• Badge in and out required at facility
• Local candidates accepted
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are subject to a reduced pay rate
• Previous employment at this health system must be disclosed and must have ended at least 6 months prior to submission