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Lifepoint Health Careers

Occupational Therapist (OT), Acute Rehabilitation

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$84,816 / year median in Arkansas

-7% projected decline

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) Position Summary The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that promote the ability to perform daily activities and improve functional independence. Essential Functions Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living skills. Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning. Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment. Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information Strong interpersonal and documentation skills required. Familiarity with rehab documentation systems preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education:
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
Experience:
Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
License:
Current license to practice occupational therapy.
Certifications:
CPR certification required. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Qualifications:
['CPR certification', 'Current license to practice occupational therapy']