Occupational Therapist (2371)
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10 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary: The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to help patients regain or improve functional abilities following illness injury or changes in health status. This role conducts thorough assessments establishes individualized treatment goals and delivers evidence-based interventions designed to maximize independence safety and quality of life. Working collaboratively with physicians nurses rehabilitation team members patients and families the Occupational Therapist contributes to coordinated patient-centered care across the hospital and medical district. This position functions within a supportive interdisciplinary rehabilitation environment that values teamwork communication and professional collaboration. The role also supports departmental quality initiatives documentation standards and ongoing professional development activities in alignment with Trinity Health standards. Key Responsibilities: Perform occupational therapy evaluations interpret assessment findings and develop individualized treatment plans in alignment with physician orders and clinical standards. Deliver therapeutic interventions focused on improving functional mobility activities of daily living cognitive skills and upper-extremity performance. Document assessments progress notes treatment sessions and discharge recommendations in accordance with regulatory and departmental requirements. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support care coordination discharge planning and patient education. Maintain treatment equipment and therapy spaces ensuring proper use cleanliness and availability of necessary materials. Participate in in-service training quality initiatives and continuing education to support clinical competency and program development.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Current ND OT license in good standing required. Basic Life Support (CPR) required within 30 days of hire. Physical Requirements: The Occupational Therapist frequently stands walks bends and assists patients during therapeutic activities and mobility exercises. The role requires the ability to lift support or reposition patients and handle therapy equipment of varying weights following safe patient-handling practices. Adequate vision hearing and manual dexterity are essential for conducting assessments performing interventions and ensuring safe and accurate documentation. Environmental Requirements: Work occurs in a hospital rehabilitation environment including patient rooms therapy gyms and specialized treatment areas. The therapist may encounter bodily fluids infectious diseases cleaning agents and medical equipment. The role requires adherence to infection-control protocols PPE use and safety procedures while working in fast-paced and occasionally high-stress clinical situations.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Current ND OT license in good standing required. Basic Life Support (CPR) required within 30 days of hire. Physical Requirements: The Occupational Therapist frequently stands walks bends and assists patients during therapeutic activities and mobility exercises. The role requires the ability to lift support or reposition patients and handle therapy equipment of varying weights following safe patient-handling practices. Adequate vision hearing and manual dexterity are essential for conducting assessments performing interventions and ensuring safe and accurate documentation. Environmental Requirements: Work occurs in a hospital rehabilitation environment including patient rooms therapy gyms and specialized treatment areas. The therapist may encounter bodily fluids infectious diseases cleaning agents and medical equipment. The role requires adherence to infection-control protocols PPE use and safety procedures while working in fast-paced and occasionally high-stress clinical situations.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
