Occupational Therapist Behavioral Health

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311

Pay Range

New Min

New Mid

New Max

NI

37.35

46.69

56.03

The Occupational Therapist I provides evaluation and treatment of the patient within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The position instructs and directs Occupational Therapist Assistant and aides as assigned. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore, and enhance performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility. This position performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Patient Care: • Occupational Therapy Evaluations: Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning. • Treatment Plan Development: Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment. • Goal Re-Assessment and Discharge Planning: Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning. • Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment. • Trains and educates patients, family members and/or others to ensure understanding of treatment plan and goals.
• Patient Records: Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
• Coordination of Care Collaboration: Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapist or Master's Degree Occupational Therapist
• Required within 90 days of hire Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Licensing Board Indiana or Illinois
• Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association
• Preferred Doctorate Occupational Therapist
• Preferred 1 year experience in Occupational Therapy

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.