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Catholic Health Initiatives Occupational Therapist in Little Rock, Arkansas
Overview
As an Occupational Therapist at CHI St. Vincent, 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.
CHI St Vincent Infirmary is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
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.
W e are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer referral incentives as well as relocation assistance.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree In Occupational Therapy
Active Occupational Therapy license in good standing with the Arkansas Board of Occupational Therapy.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
Pay Range
$31.92 - $46.29 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.