Pediatric Occupational Therapist - FT

MRH Rehab is looking for a full-time mixed setting Inpatient adult/Outpatient pediatrics & adult occupational therapist who values patient care, team collaboration and has a growth mindset. We offer 45 minute one-on-one treatments, 1 hour evaluations and paid documentation time in a fun and professional environment. We value work/life balance and offer 4 day work weeks.

MRH Rehab is a rural clinic that provides the unique opportunity to treat a variety of conditions in different settings, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, and long-term neurological conditions. MRH offers a supportive, collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment with mentorship and continuing education. MRH Rehab is patient and community centered and we just won '2022 Best of Moffat County' and MRH Hospital was named '2022 Best Place to Work'. MRH qualifies as a Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer.

MRH is located in Craig, Colorado, just 45 miles west of Steamboat Springs, CO Ski Resort. Craig offers many opportunities for local outdoor recreation, camping, rafting, paddle boarding, kayaking, skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, etc. Why sit in traffic driving to the mountains when you can live here?

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

Position Specific Performance Expectations:

Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and interdisciplinary team.

Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities.

Issue adaptive equipment and customized splints, as deemed necessary.

Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.

Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.

Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.

Documents patient care services via EMR charting using 'defensible documentation' in a timely and concise manner, in compliance with industry standards.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Develops rehab and hospital staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training.

Complies with federal, state & local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence; advising management on needed actions.

Strives to: promote health, create a safe and effective treatment environment, motivate others, have a good bedside manner, listen, analyze information, and be quality focused.

Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain a level of clinical practice consistent with best practice standards. This includes seeking opportunities to gain new knowledge and skills and utilizing these newly acquired skills in the provision of care and for growth and development of the department and hospital.

Critically assesses self to improve clinical and professional performance.

Advocates for the occupational therapy profession.

School-based occupational therapists (in addition to above expectations): Collaborate with the school-based team to help determine and carryout Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); identify a student's annual goals and determine the services, supports, modifications, and accommodations that are required for the student to achieve them.

Home health physical therapists (in addition to above expectations): Provide in-home occupational therapy services to homebound patients and work in collaboration with the home health interdisciplinary team.

Performs other duties assigned.

Organization Wide Performance Expectations

Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies.

Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.

Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.

Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors.

Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity & time.

Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions)

Must be able to legally work in the United States

Must be able to pass a background check

Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable)

Must complete employee health meeting

Education/Licensure/Certification

Active Colorado Occupational Therapy License (DORA) or valid compact license

Current CPR(BLS) certification (within 90 days of hire per MRH Policy)

Valid Driver's License (Home Health only)

Experience

New graduates welcome to

Position Classification: Non-exempt

Compensation Range: $36.61 to $54.92

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS

Occupational Therapist

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