Job Title: Occupational Therapist Job Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day shift Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Current state licensure Certifications: None specified Must-Have: - Proficient in standard EMR documentation - Ability to advocate services to area hospital case managers and discharge planners - Demonstrates problem-solving skills and leadership in a hospital rehab program Job Description: - Opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate - Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit to build and support a successful rehab program - Proficient with a variety of patient populations, including orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary impairments - Primary caseload is a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient care, including long-term care residents and emergency department consultations - Maintain strong inter-facility relationships and promote services to surrounding facilities - Interest in working in a rural healthcare setting and community - Team player with excellent customer service and communication skills - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Our facility includes a Rehabilitation Department and Fitness Center, inpatient/swing bed hospital, emergency department, long-term care unit, rural medical clinic, retail pharmacy, and assisted living facility.
We strive for clinical excellence and support professional development through continuing education, mentorship, and opportunities to establish new lines of care and services for the community.
Environmental and Physical Requirements: - This position requires physical effort, including periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending/stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting/pushing/pulling objects (generally less than 50 lbs).
- Standard exposure to patients in a hospital setting.
Additional Information: - This is a full-time position with a quick start.
Holiday coverage is required.
- All visitors and staff are screened prior to entering any building on the campus, with barriers at reception areas, social distancing practices, and mandatory masks.