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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At Mount Carmel, we work to continuously inspire one another. Here, all are welcome. It is this culture of humility and compassion that sets Mount Carmel apart. We see the big picture and do the right thing. That means a dedication to the well-being our both our colleagues and the patients they serve.

Our Occupational Therapy colleagues support our mission in a variety of ways. Their compassion and commitment to collaborative excellence positively impacts our patients and the communities we serve. This is what truly sets Mount Carmel apart. In return, Mount Carmel provides excellent learning and growth opportunities, excellent benefits and opportunities to succeed.

In accordance with the Mission Statement and Vision; the Occupational Therapist provides evaluation and treatment of patients referred for occupational therapy services. The Occupational Therapist communicates and collaborates with other caregivers to provide quality care and maintain accurate patient records.

T** **his position will cover both outpatient and acute care rehab, including 2 weekend days per month. Orientation and training will be provided. You will be scheduled 1:1 with your patient (no double bookings). Competitive pay offered.

Responsibilities

+ Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example, demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.

+ Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.

+ Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.

+ Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.

+ Performs occupational therapy evaluation, establishes and implements treatment plan for patients referred by a provider and assigned by the manager, clinical coordinator, or designee.

+ Evaluates, provides, or constructs patient adaptive equipment or splints. Provides patient/family/health providers with training/education for compliance of use/wear/precautions.

+ Documents accurately OT evaluation results, treatment interventions, patient's progress toward goals and discharge records.

+ Maintains proper billing for the services provided.

+ Delegates appropriate treatment procedures to the Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA; reviews/co-signs their documentation.

+ Communicates with appropriate health care providers on matters concerning patient treatment, continuity of care, and discharge planning.

+ Responsible for effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment. Assists with inventory/re-ordering/recommends new equipment or supplies as assigned.

+ Coordinates patient treatment schedules with self, peers, and other health professionals.

+ Supervises and evaluates affiliating students as assigned.

+ Oversees licensed and unlicensed staff as assigned.

+ Maintains department readiness (i.e. supplies, linens, and equipment cleaning).

+ Escalates any unusual situations or problems.

+ Utilizes effective organizational and time management skills

Requirements

+ Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program; Doctorate degree preferred.

+ Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification required.

+ Experience: One year of clinical experience in both acute care and outpatient rehab preferred.

+ Effective Communication Skills

+ Ability to make sound decisions and utilize good judgement concerning patient evaluation and treatment.

+ Ability to function in a professional capacity with minimal supervision.

+ Physically able to perform strenuous activities, such as lifting and transferring patients.

+ Ability to travel to other sites as necessary to meet system needs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran