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Occupational Therapist - Full-Time

Baptist Health

#Rehabilitation #BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Occupational Therapy #Discharge Planning #Baptist Health #Clinical Evaluation #COTA Supervision

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients. They collaborate with professional teams to provide care and may supervise COTAs or Rehab Technicians.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy. An active OT license and BLS certification are required.

postgraduate degreeCustomer ServicePatient EducationSupervisionComputer ProficiencyTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningWindows OSPatient EvaluationClinical CommunicationFine Motor Dexterity

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluation, treament, and discharge planning of patients. The Therapist will work in conjunction with other team professionals to provide patient care, provide education for patients and their families, and to assist with discharge planning. This individual may be asked to assist with training and/or supervision of COTA or Rehab Technicians. Additionally, the Therapist must have the ability to work cooperatively with Physicians, other staff members, patients, and their families with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Additionally, the Therapist will pay close attention to detail and provide superior level of care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education / Experience: Master's or Doctorate graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy required. License / Certification: Active OT license required, BLS required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must also be skilled to provide general discipline specific therapy services to meet patient care requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting 20%, standing 60%, walking 20%, and lifting 75 lbs. of the workday. Minimal climbing, frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, occasional reaching, frequent use of hands, fine motor dexterity, and repetitive action, and frequent use of large muscle groups. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: Occupational Therapist - Full-Time Occupational Therapist Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.

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