Occupational Therapist PRN

Overview:
At Utah Valley Specialty Hospital, we are passionate about patient care We provide critical care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries and has earned The Joint Commission’s Respiratory Failure Certification. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized treatment throughout Utah and some areas of Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Nevada.

 

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers

 

At Utah Valley Specialty Hospital, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.

 

Are you considering a Full or Part Time position? Check out our benefits below:

 

Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits.

Choose from a PPO or High Deductible Plan

FSA and HSA (with employer matching) options available

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short-and-long term disability

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition and Continuing Education reimbursement

Career growth and development planning

Clinical Career Ladder bonus opportunities

Earned Time Off

Qualifications:
Required Skills:

 

·       Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required

·       Basic Life Support/CPR card required

·       One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

 Additional Qualifications/Skills:

 

·       Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.

·       Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.

·       Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards

·       Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients 

·       Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.

·       Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. 

·       Effective organizational and time management skills.

·       Effective written and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

·       Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

·       Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

 

 

Are you interested in relocating? Check out our other opportunities: 

 

We're located in the following states:

Arizona

California

Colorado

Idaho

Indiana

Montana

New Mexico

Ohio

South Carolina

Texas

Utah

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Responsibilities:
Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.  Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

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