Physical Therapist OR Occupational Therapist (Lymphedema) - Outpatient Rehab

Position Summary

Baptist Health Shelby 

Alabaster, AL 

Department: Outpatient Rehab Svs

Status: Day Shift | Variable Full Time (36 hours per week) 

Shift: Monday - Friday 

Title: Occupational Therapist / OT | Physical Therapist / PT

Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!

At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more. 

Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Transcatheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being. 

Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance 
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP) 
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance 
• Car Insurance 
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

 ALL benefits start day one

A Brief OverviewTreat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities to develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team
• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy
• Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice
• Provides patient/family education as indicated
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
• Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control, as required
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient right and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Attends rehabilitation meetings, in-services, and any patient care meetings that are required for the assignment
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment
• Instructs support personnel in their duties as necessary

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.Section 1557 Non-DiscriminationThe Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

Qualifications

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in occupational therapy or physical therapy
• Licensure/Certification:    Maintains current Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist license in the State of Alabama-temporary permit acceptable.     Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification 
• Experience
  • 1 + year of OT or PT experience
  • Lymphedema certification required