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 activitiesRecommend adaptive equipment and customize it as neededPerform re-evaluation assessments to update progress status changes etc.Document all evaluations treatments and any changes to the treatment planSeek 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.