Occupational Therapist; MHO

Occupational Therapist (MHO) – Beacon Health System. Sign on bonus $10,000.

Reports to the Clinical Manager. Evaluates patients and plans treatment programs. Performs occupational therapy procedures to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery.

• Mission:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• Values:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• Service Goals:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Evaluating and assessing patients.
• Planning appropriate treatment based on the referral and evaluation, and establishing reasonable goals.
• Educating the patient and/or caregiver regarding treatment goals, methods, and potential outcomes.
• Performing treatments according to established plans and ensuring patient progress toward stated goals, while utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment, and techniques within occupational therapy scope.
• Instructing patients and/or family members in home programs, injury prevention, etc.
• Documenting in the medical record according to established criteria.
• Reevaluating patients and assessing progress; making recommendations regarding disposition.
• Communicating, verbally and in writing, with other healthcare professionals including patient referral sources.

• Participating in work rotations, weekend and weekday hours.
• Leading or directing the activities of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), Occupational Therapy Assistants, attendants, volunteers, aides and interns; ensuring department policies and procedures are enforced and quality patient care is provided.
• Participating in staff meetings, rehabilitation team and orthopedic conferences and other meetings as needed or required.
• Assisting with departmental maintenance and supplies.

• Completing other job‑related assignments and special projects as directed.

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

• Knowledge, skills and abilities normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree of Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy. Requires a license to practice occupational therapy in Indiana or demonstrated eligibility.

• Ability to effectively use all evaluation tools, modalities, exercise equipment, ADL aides, and splinting/orthotic materials typically used to provide occupational therapy.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills needed to communicate in a tactful, sincere, effective manner with patients, families, healthcare professionals and various hospital staff.
• Maintains current BLS certification.

• Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, and certain undesirable patient care activities.
• May be exposed to biohazards and normal hazards encountered in a community environment.

• Requires the physical ability, stamina, visual acuity, and manual dexterity (i.e. to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods, push wheelchairs/carts, lift or pull patients or supplies, lift and transfer patients, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.

Location:

South Bend, IN

Salary: $2,519.00–$2,519.00 per month.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Part‑time. Job function:
Health Care Provider. Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.