Occupational Therapist
The posted compensation range of $30.47 - $44.19 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is a not-for-profit faith-based hospital located in Mount Sterling Kentucky. The hospital was founded in 1918—formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital—and now serves as a 42-bed community hospital for the residents of Bath Bourbon Clark Menifee Montgomery Nicholas Powell and Rowan counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
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Job Summary / Purpose
Assess, plan, and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Provides patient care/service based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations. Care/services includes recognition, monitoring, and intervention as appropriate for age-specific and/or other individual patient needs.Â
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.Â
- Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient's potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards.
- Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements.Â
- Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.
- Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.Â
- Maintains equipment and environment in safe and orderly manner.
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and competency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience | Bachelor of Science Master entry level degree in Occupational Therapy. |
Required Licensure and Certifications | Occupational Therapy License: KY (OT:KY) BLS-CPR |
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training | Excellent verbal and written communication Good time management skills Either student or prior experience in a Rehab setting. |
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Depending on the position offered, °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit /benefits.
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