Occupational Therapist
The posted compensation range of $30.47 - $44.19 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
As an Occupational Therapist at CHI Memorial now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health you’ll help our patients regain their independence and quality of life so they can safely go about their daily activities.
You’ll work alongside physicians physical therapists speech therapists and other health professionals to assess patients develop a plan of care and carry out their treatment plan. You’ll see a variety of patients daily with issues in several areas including orthopedic neurological sensory and cancer recovery to name a few. You’ll evaluate and re-evaluate patients and provide physicians with updates on improvements to the patient’s daily life. You’re truly the bridge between physical therapy and speech therapy.
To thrive in this role you must be flexible and adaptable. You’ll care for all patient populations presenting with a variety of conditions. You need to be extremely organized and efficient. You’ll see many patients each workday and will be required to document all evaluations treatments and status changes. Most importantly you must be positive personable and motivating. While the entire care team works to treat illnesses and injuries therapists truly motivate patients to get active and get better. It can be a long road for some patients and a therapist who remains upbeat and energetic can make all the difference.
Responsibilities
- Work with physicians physical therapists speech therapists and others to evaluate new patients and recommend a plan of care.
- Provide treatments to patients focusing on increasing range of motion strengthening and maintaining balance during daily activities
- Recommend adaptive equipment and customize it as needed
- Perform re-evaluation assessments to update progress status changes etc.
- Document all evaluations treatments and any changes to the treatment plan
- Seek help when needed; provide support when others request it - this can include assistance with tasks advice mentoring or help to obtain additional specialty certifications if you’re interested.
- Maintain a friendly and upbeat attitude to motivate our patients to do their best.
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapist program per American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Certified under the statues of the state of TN for Occupational Therapy. Must maintain current credential requirements.
- TN state license.
- Current AHA BLS.
- All modalities utilized within the therapy department. Thorough knowledge of the principles methods materials and equipment used in occupational therapy for the evaluation and treatment of various patient populations in acute and outpatient settings as well as possible hazards to patients during treatments and necessary precautionary/remedial measures. May enter secured medication rooms to deliver or to access supplies and equipment necessary to carry out core job functions.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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