Occupational Therapist

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Candidates maybe eligible for $12,000 sign on incentive! Ask your recruiter for details.

JOB DESCRIPTION

I. Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to performance improvement activities as applicable, problem solving, and productivity.

II. Employment Qualifications

The incumbent shall, at minimum be a graduate of a Master’s degree program or a qualified four year Bachelor’s degree program approved by ACOTE in collaboration with the AOTA (or foreign equivalent), and hold an applicable and current state license or certification to practice or meet all qualifications to be eligible for traineeship.

Experience working with adult and geriatric populations is desirable.

Experience working in the acute care setting is desirable however is not required.

Current BLS certification required or obtained within ninety days of completing new employee orientation.

III. Essential Job Functions

Clinical Area

Conduct initial assessments.

Develop individualized treatment plans.

Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Evaluate patient response to treatment.

Document the course of patient care in the electronic medical record including progress made and continuing need for treatment.

Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence and document same in the electronic medical record.

Participate in discharge planning as part of the interdisciplinary team.

IV. Other Job Functions

Performance Improvement Area

Participate in department performance improvement activities.

Collect performance improvement data.

Participate in survey preparation activities.

Participate in department safety activities.

Contribute to the delivery of cost-effective care.

Professional/Leadership Area

Participate in continuing education or professional development activities to include mentoring students and volunteers.

Communicate and demonstrate a professional image and attitude to patients, families, coworkers and others.

Adhere to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations and Bon Secours Virginia Health System.

Contribute to marketing activities as appropriate.

Maintain licenses, certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations as required.

Team Area

Participate in team business meetings.

Function as a resource for and provide team members with education on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas.

Contribute to development of improved efficiency and productivity of the department’s clinical and administrative functions.

Participates as a team member by performing additional assignments not directly related to the job description when workload requires and as requested by supervisor.

Collaborative participation with the interdisciplinary team.

VII. Office Equipment Used

Telephone, copier, computer (keyboard, mouse, screen, printer), scanner, fax, pager, etc.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com