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Inpatient Occupational Therapist, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital (acute care), PRN
1850 Bluegrass Ave, Louisville, KY 40215
Part-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Primary Location:
Mary and Elizabeth - UMCAddress:
1850 Bluegrass AveLouisville, KY 40215
Shift:
Rotating (United States of America)Job Description Summary:
The Occupational Therapist II (Inpatient) is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.Job Description:
Essential Functions:
Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures
Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients)
Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with, patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers
Demonstrates an understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources on the department/facility by consistently working to provide cost effective treatment programming to served populations
Ensures that patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures
Oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students consistent with discipline practice acts and according to organization and department policies and procedures.
Self-monitor workflow to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are consistently met and reviews work of staff/personnel accordingly.
Actively participates in program development, performance improvement activities, and community events sponsored by the organization
Responds to feedback/concerns in a professional manner that demonstrates effective listening skills, problem solving skills, and participatory management when situations
Additional Job Description:
Required QualificationsLicensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or University in Occupational Therapy
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree