Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

About the role

This full-time Occupational Therapist provides skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting, focusing on evaluation and treatment of patients to meet discharge goals and functional needs. The OT collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, offers education, and makes referrals as necessary. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, delegating tasks to assistants and students, and documenting care in compliance with departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master's preferred
• Active Occupational Therapist license
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not necessary
• Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical assessment abilities

Responsibilities

• Establishing and implementing individualized treatment plans
• Educating patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Delegating interventions to assistants and students based on competency
• Conducting assessments, reassessments, and consultations
• Completing accurate documentation per departmental standards