What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Intermountain Health?
Job Summary
An Occupational Therapist is needed to provide direct patient services including identifying, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating. Indirect services may include consulting, advising, teaching, and training patients and their caregivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients upon initial encounter to determine the need for occupational therapy intervention and make referrals to other treatment team members as deemed appropriate.
- Plan occupational therapy treatment programs for each patient based on interpretation of evaluation results; interpret evaluation findings for patients, families, and treatment team members.
- Develop realistic goals with patient input; explain treatment plans and goals to patients.
- Implement treatment or supervise treatment provided by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants or occupational therapy students.
- Terminate occupational therapy services when patients have attained maximum benefit from occupational therapy.
- Provide in-service education to members of the treatment team to ensure follow-through of treatment programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
- Current license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice.
- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of experience in a setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility or department.
- Critical Care Experience, strongly preferred.
Work Environment
This position requires a collaborative and supportive environment where patients receive high-quality care. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced setting and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
