Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (Full-Time)

Role: Occupational Therapist responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing rehabilitative programs to improve patients' daily activities, mobility, cognition, strength, coordination, and range of motion. Services are provided across the continuum, adhering to regulatory standards and emphasizing quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer focus.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment plans, goals, and discharge strategies, involving patients and families.

Care Provision

Implement therapy plans, select appropriate activities, revise goals based on patient progress, and provide education, discharge instructions, and referrals.

Documentation

Record evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge information per departmental protocols.

Professional Conduct

Maintain ethical standards, confidentiality, punctuality, and effective communication. Participate in meetings, training, and process improvements.

Customer Service & Teamwork

Apply AIDET principles, foster positive interactions, promote teamwork, and ensure a respectful environment for patients and staff.

Professional Development

Engage in continuing education, complete required competencies, and participate in orientation and training activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program (Bachelor's or Master's Degree).
• License as an Occupational Therapist and BLS certification required at hire.
• Effective communication, customer service orientation, teamwork, and basic computer skills.