Occupational Therapist II at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Division:Eskenazi Health



Sub-Division:Hospital



Req ID:21694



Schedule:Full Time



Shift:Days


Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.




FLSA Status



Non-Exempt




Job Role Summary



The Occupational Therapist II is accountable and responsible for provision of occupational therapy services to patients of Eskenazi Health. This position routinely treats adult and geriatric patients; may periodically treat neonatal, pediatric and adolescent patients. In addition to all Level I responsibilities, the Level II Therapist serves as a resource in one or more clinical or operational areas to Rehab staff.




Essential Functions and Responsibilities



Evaluation: Demonstrates higher level assessment and critical thinking skills and is a resource for others. Adapts evaluation appropriately based on age and cultural background of patient. Reviews medical history and adjust clinical decisions accordingly. Administers standardized and non-standardized assessments. Develops age appropriate and reasonable plan of care. Sets reasonable and appropriate client-centered goals
Treatment: Demonstrate advanced treatment techniques acquired through continued education and experience. Level II therapists consult on challenging cases. Adapts treatment based on age and cultural background of patient. Implements appropriate, timely treatment based on evaluation. Provides client-centered education. Treatments are creative and effective
Documentation: Accurately & timely documents patient evaluation and treatment per documentation standards. Obtains appropriate signatures
Justifies charges, reflects skilled therapeutic need, functional improvement and progress towards goals.
Productivity: Works at or above established productivity level
Serves as an example by taking walk-in patients and floating to other teams. Adjusts schedule according to caseload.
Administrative: Completion of ancillary tasks that affect patient care. E-learning and assigned tasks are completed timely. Authorization requests and insurance requirements are submitted without delaying patient care.
Professional Communication/Collaboration: Demonstrates effective communication and teamwork with peers and other staff. Consults appropriately with physicians and caregivers regarding patient management. Delegates routine aspects of care as appropriate
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, family members. Provides meaningful patient education materials and completes available interdisciplinary forms. Attends rounds and care conferences. Responsive when asked to assist co-workers
Performance Improvement: Actively embraces opportunities and ways of improving services, patient care and/or productivity by impacting cost, outcomes and/or patient satisfaction. Participates in committees and activities and takes an active role in improving processes for the hospital and department. Promotes change and assists coworkers to transition in a changing work environment
Student Education: Provides higher level observations/experiences for additional students. Effectively and efficiently manages the student's learning experience. Adequately orients student. Assures student compliance with Policies & Procedures and HIPAA regulations. Gives constructive feedback. Observes students with various patient types and adjusts supervision levels accordingly. Communicates appropriately with educational/school program coordinator. Represents Eskenazi Health in a professional manner to the students. Assists in the education of providers
Clinical Competence: Possesses higher level certifications or demonstrate expertise in a specialty area. Creates content and serves as instructor for competencies, orientations, and skills check offs. Acts as a mentor for new staff to promote successful onboarding. Attends continuing education and pursues opportunities to improve skills. Attends and participates in in-services. Seeks out expertise from co-workers. Treats a variety of patient diagnoses
Time and Priority Management: Prioritizes tasks to maximize time spent in direct patient care. Reports to work on time consistently. Is not in the disciplinary process per the hospital attendance policy. Completes assigned tasks and projects on time without reminders
Minimizes delays with patient care and appointments. Triages patients to minimize functional decline and facilitate throughput




Job Requirements



• Graduate of APTA approved curriculum.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in State of Indiana or eligible to do so
• Possesses a minimum of two years' clinical experience applicable to setting


Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America's best midsize employers' Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care - Center of Excellence in Women's Health, just to name a few.



Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis