Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Full Time – Assistive Technology Resource Center

Overview

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, more than 250 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

 

Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.UofLHealth.org.

 

 

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Option
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• 401K with Employer Match

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in the Assistive Technology Resource Center & Specialty Wheelchair Seating Clinic. The therapist is part of a transdisciplinary team that collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to provide comprehensive services throughout the care continuum. The Assistive Technology Resource Center & Specialty Wheelchair Seating Clinic provides services to inpatient and outpatient individuals with neurological, developmental, and non-neurological conditions.

 

In this role you will perform specialty evaluations, develop and implement an appropriate treatment plan, provide recommendations for complex rehab technology equipment, deliver treatment services, and engage in comprehensive discharge planning. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible in Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or University
• Minimum 1 year experience with assistive technology/adaptive equipment and DME recommendations
• Knowledgeable in wheelchair provision and skills training

 

 Preferred Qualifications

• Rehab Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) Certified Assistive Technology Professional
• Knowledge of industry trends and evidence-based practice specific to specialty wheelchair seating, mobility, and assistive technology.
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy 

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