Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

Role Overview:

This full-time Occupational Therapist provides skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting, focusing on evaluation and treatment planning tailored to patient needs and discharge goals.

• Establishes treatment plans considering discharge needs, functional status, and equipment requirements.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, offering education and making referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students, ensuring appropriate skill levels for interventions.
• Completes documentation in line with departmental policies.
• Performs assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT); Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current Occupational Therapist license.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not necessary.

Key Duties:

• Providing comprehensive occupational therapy care.
• Educating and collaborating with patients and healthcare teams.
• Delegating and documenting interventions properly.