Occupational Therapist (1.0 FTE/Days) at Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

Dyer, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy Evaluations, Treatment Plan Development, Goal Re-Assessment, Discharge Planning, Assistive Equipment, Patient Education, Collaboration, Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus 24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311 The Occupational Therapist I provides evaluation and treatment of the patient within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The position instructs and directs Occupational Therapist Assistant and aides as assigned. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore, and enhance performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility. This position performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures. Full time Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Patient Care: • Occupational Therapy Evaluations: Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning. • Treatment Plan Development: Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment. • Goal Re-Assessment and Discharge Planning: Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning. • Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment. • Trains and educates patients, family members and/or others to ensure understanding of treatment plan and goals. Patient Records: Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe. Coordination of Care Collaboration: Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs. QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapist Required within 90 days of hire Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Licensing Board Indiana or Illinois Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association Preferred Doctorate Occupational Therapist Preferred 1 year Occupational Therapy TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore, and enhance performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility. This position also supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs while ensuring proper documentation and quality improvement.