Occupational Therapist (OT), Long Term Acute Care at Lifepoint Health

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Plan of Care Design, Treatment Implementation, Documentation, Patient Education, Discharge Planning, Adaptive Equipment Selection, Supervision, Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Kindred Hospital Louisville, Long Term Acute Care Occupational Therapist (OT) FT | Days | M-F Your experience matters: Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team: Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123 bed long-term acute care hospital located in Louisville, Ky, and is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. Connect with our Recruiter: Please contact Melissa Gilbert by email melissa.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net [melissa.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net], text 615-324-9804 or via phone 629-257-6058 or simply schedule a time and date that works best for you by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/Mgilbert [https://bit.ly/Mgilbert] How you’ll contribute: An Occupational Therapist (OT) who excels in this role: Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills. * Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational 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. * Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards. Why join us: We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. * Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. * Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. * Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we are looking for: * Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy * State Licensure for Occupational Therapy * Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire. * Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. * Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. EEOC Statement: Kindred Hospital Louisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital Louisville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides therapy services to patients to help them develop, recover, and maintain occupational skills, which includes assessing abilities and designing appropriate treatment plans. Responsibilities also involve implementing treatment, documenting progress, educating patients and families, planning discharge, and supervising therapy assistants and technicians.