Riverview Health
Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
Riverview Health, Noblesville, Indiana, United States, 46060
Job Summary
Riverview Health is seeking an occupational therapist to join our team at our Noblesville clinic to assist and help patients with a wide variety of problems. This is a 32-hour, Full Time, Occupational Therapist opportunity with full and competitive benefits. Be a part of this team of clinicians with an excellent reputation for service to its patients!
Plan, organize and administer medically prescribed occupational therapy program to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability for patients suffering from injuries; muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases; debilitation; and/or loss of ability to perform functional activities. Help patients reach their maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
Job Responsibilities
Review physician's prescription, patient's condition and medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required.Test and measure patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and record findings to identify a therapy diagnosis and develop or revise a comprehensive plan of care.Plan and prepare a written evaluation report and treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Develop and update an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family related to the patient's age and lifestyle with measurable long- and short-term goals and a defined discharge plan.Implement evidence-based treatment protocols, including use of manual exercises and treatment equipment, application of physical agents, and patient assistance to perform various physical activities, including functional activities, daily-living activities, and the use of assistive and supportive devices, and record daily treatments.Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages, adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit, and prepare written progress reports.Evaluate the learning needs and capabilities of patients and family members, and initiate patient and family education in a timely manner relative to age, length of stay, readiness to learn, and emotional status.Confer with referring physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, communicate revisions in treatment program, and integrate occupational therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants skilled therapy intervention and prepare a written discharge report. Establish provisions for continuing services and follow-up as needed.Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established by department.Complete all documentation in a timely manner. Orient, instruct, direct, and supervise work activities of support personnel, including occupational therapist assistants, rehab aides, students, and volunteers as appropriate and available. Complete and submit patient billing information.Participate in referral development, marketing, policy and procedure development, and performance improvement initiatives related to physical therapy.Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for co-workers, medical staff, students, and community groups.Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to all departmental and functional policies and procedures, maintain acceptable attendance records, arrive for duty punctually, and follow dress code. Maintain confidentiality of personal protected information.Attend mandatory in-service education programs, skills assessment, competencies, etc.Other duties as assigned.
The reasons to join Riverview Health:
Not only is Hamilton County a great place to live, but Riverview Health was also recently bestowed the award of a Great Place to Work.
At Riverview Health, we believe all deserve our help, whether they’re residents of Hamilton County or elsewhere. We believe in providing access to quality physicians, investing in advanced medical technologies and maintaining an atmosphere of genuine caring and respect. We believe in making people as comfortable as possible, whether they’re in for a routine visit, or seeking help for cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic or women’s issues. And we believe that we’ve grown beyond our hospital roots in Noblesville to become a champion for health and wellness throughout central Indiana.
Education Requirements
Minimum: Bachelor of Occupational TherapyPreferred: Master of Occupational Therapy
Experience Requirements
Minimum: NonePreferred: Two (2) Years Clinical Experience as an Occupational TherapistPreferred: Splinting experiencePatient focused to provide the best customer service experience
License/Certification Requirements
Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)Occupational Therapy license valid in the state of Indiana
EducationPreferredBachelors or better in Occupational TherapyMasters or better in Occupational TherapyLicenses & CertificationsRequiredBLSOccupational Therapist %{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%
Riverview Health is seeking an occupational therapist to join our team at our Noblesville clinic to assist and help patients with a wide variety of problems. This is a 32-hour, Full Time, Occupational Therapist opportunity with full and competitive benefits. Be a part of this team of clinicians with an excellent reputation for service to its patients!
Plan, organize and administer medically prescribed occupational therapy program to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability for patients suffering from injuries; muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases; debilitation; and/or loss of ability to perform functional activities. Help patients reach their maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
Job Responsibilities
Review physician's prescription, patient's condition and medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required.Test and measure patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and record findings to identify a therapy diagnosis and develop or revise a comprehensive plan of care.Plan and prepare a written evaluation report and treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Develop and update an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family related to the patient's age and lifestyle with measurable long- and short-term goals and a defined discharge plan.Implement evidence-based treatment protocols, including use of manual exercises and treatment equipment, application of physical agents, and patient assistance to perform various physical activities, including functional activities, daily-living activities, and the use of assistive and supportive devices, and record daily treatments.Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages, adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit, and prepare written progress reports.Evaluate the learning needs and capabilities of patients and family members, and initiate patient and family education in a timely manner relative to age, length of stay, readiness to learn, and emotional status.Confer with referring physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, communicate revisions in treatment program, and integrate occupational therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants skilled therapy intervention and prepare a written discharge report. Establish provisions for continuing services and follow-up as needed.Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established by department.Complete all documentation in a timely manner. Orient, instruct, direct, and supervise work activities of support personnel, including occupational therapist assistants, rehab aides, students, and volunteers as appropriate and available. Complete and submit patient billing information.Participate in referral development, marketing, policy and procedure development, and performance improvement initiatives related to physical therapy.Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for co-workers, medical staff, students, and community groups.Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to all departmental and functional policies and procedures, maintain acceptable attendance records, arrive for duty punctually, and follow dress code. Maintain confidentiality of personal protected information.Attend mandatory in-service education programs, skills assessment, competencies, etc.Other duties as assigned.
The reasons to join Riverview Health:
Not only is Hamilton County a great place to live, but Riverview Health was also recently bestowed the award of a Great Place to Work.
At Riverview Health, we believe all deserve our help, whether they’re residents of Hamilton County or elsewhere. We believe in providing access to quality physicians, investing in advanced medical technologies and maintaining an atmosphere of genuine caring and respect. We believe in making people as comfortable as possible, whether they’re in for a routine visit, or seeking help for cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic or women’s issues. And we believe that we’ve grown beyond our hospital roots in Noblesville to become a champion for health and wellness throughout central Indiana.
Education Requirements
Minimum: Bachelor of Occupational TherapyPreferred: Master of Occupational Therapy
Experience Requirements
Minimum: NonePreferred: Two (2) Years Clinical Experience as an Occupational TherapistPreferred: Splinting experiencePatient focused to provide the best customer service experience
License/Certification Requirements
Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)Occupational Therapy license valid in the state of Indiana
EducationPreferredBachelors or better in Occupational TherapyMasters or better in Occupational TherapyLicenses & CertificationsRequiredBLSOccupational Therapist %{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%