Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center
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Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $12000. Rules & restrictions apply ask your recruiter for details. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care
Southside Medical Center in Petersburg VA
Full Time Days (8AM - 4:30PM; one weekend a month required)
Job Summary:
The Occupational Therapist plays a crucial role in enhancing patients ability to perform daily tasks related to work and life. They conduct assessments devise treatment plans based on physician referrals and document patient progress. This encompasses outpatient inpatient pediatric and off-site settings.
Essential Functions:
- Review physician referrals and patient medical history to determine therapy needs.
- Conduct and document patient evaluations re-evaluations and treatment plans according to department protocols.
- Administer prescribed occupational therapy treatments and create custom equipment for individual needs.
- Develop programs focusing on functional skills vocational training daily activities and motor skills.
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary participating in patient care conferences.
- Educate patients and families on at-home treatment procedures.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Required Licensing & Certifications:
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire required within 30 days for BSMH required at hire for RSFH)
Experience:
2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients
- Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry word processing email and records management.
- Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition capabilities and progress.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers physicians patients and families.
- Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients the public and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
Training:
None
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Physical Therapy - Southside RMC - PetersburgIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
