Occupational Therapist OT Job Torrington area,Wyoming USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State:
Torrington, Wyoming Department Name:
Occupational Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day Job Category:
Clinical Care ****$20,000.00 Sign-On Incentive & $20,000.00 Relocation Available****

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Rural settings give our providers an opportunity to work with a wide range of patients. Opened in 1977, Torrington Community Hospital is a critical access hospital that provides excellent medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities. We have a strong Therapies team with a lot of longevity along with cohesion to promote a great work/life balance. Evaluations and treatments are provided on a 1:1 basis, with an average of 8 patients per day with 25 beds.

This allows for documentation to be completed during the workday.

Our Torrington Community Hospital is seeking a Full time Occupational Therapist. As an Occupational Therapist you would be responsible for evaluations and treatments of outpatient and inpatient population in a rural setting. You will also be responsible for supervision of assistance when appropriate. You will also communicate and coordination with patients, care givers, and providers. Day Shift position, Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00pm. Does come with rotating weekend schedule 1, 4-hour Sunday Shift every 6-7 weeks.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goal Initiates discharge planning.

Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.

Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner.. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.

Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies

Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, co-workers and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature

Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes…