Occupational Therapist

Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist:

The Occupational Therapist provides complete occupational therapy care to patients, working towards optimal, desired outcomes. This position works under the supervision of the Department Manager.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• Eligible to receive a $15,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance payment
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here is what you will be doing:

• Evaluates physician-referred patients to determine functional limitations and impairments in areas such as activities of daily living, vocational performance, cognition and psychosocial; develops a plan of care including specific interventions and goals to address the patient’s needs, in accordance with physician orders/protocol; assists with discharge planning through recommendations communicated to the physician and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides treatment in accordance with the plan of care and within the scope of occupational therapy practice; treatments include direct application of occupational therapy procedures/modalities, instruction/education of patient/family, periodic reassessment, and modification of the plan of care.
• Documents evaluations, treatments, charges, and all relevant communications/interactions with the patient, family, and physician in the patient’s chart.
• Coordinates patient treatment as appropriate with other disciplines such as physical and speech therapy.
• Communicates and coordinates as appropriate with other services such as Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Home Care Services, Skilled Nursing Facility, and case management; attends multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Participates in education/training of groups/individuals, both intra and extra departmental, on topics relevant to occupational therapy.
• Supervises certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and other support personnel involved in direct patient care.
• Submits accurate, daily charges for patient care, on a timely basis.
• Promotes optimal guest relations when dealing with patients, families, staff, other departments, physicians, and the public.
• Travel to patient homes. Potential travel to Platte and Goshen County.

Desired skills:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Documentation in electronic health record and on paper, computer literacy for use of hardware and software in patient treatment and documentation
• Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations

Here is what you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy school
• Wyoming Occupational Therapist license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Training

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today