Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation

About the Role

Works as an integral member of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, helping patients recover from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex orthopedic conditions, and other medically complex diagnoses that impact functional independence. Responsible for evaluating, planning, coordinating, and delivering individualized therapeutic interventions designed to restore or enhance activities of daily living, vocational skills, homemaking abilities, and overall quality of life.

Builds trust and collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members through comprehensive assessments, compassionate care, effective communication, and patient-centered treatment planning. Monitors patient progress and adjusts interventions to support optimal outcomes while promoting safety, independence, and confidence throughout the rehabilitation journey.

Maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, organizational policies, and professional standards to ensure safe, high-quality care and protection of patient privacy. Provides clinical guidance and supervision to occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides and serves as a clinical instructor and mentor for occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, coordinate, and deliver individualized therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions to support optimal outcomes.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides.
• Serve as a clinical instructor and mentor for occupational therapy students.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, organizational, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Occupational Therapist (OT) certification and licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Skills and Knowledge

• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work independently in a demanding environment.
• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers and required technology.
• Effective professional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Conflict resolution, teamwork, collaboration, and customer service abilities.
• Ability to retain and apply new knowledge and skills.
• Commitment to staying abreast of professional practice developments.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts.
• Days of the week: Monday - Friday.
• Weekend requirements: Rotating weekends, including Saturday and Sunday.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Pay range is $61.91 to $86.67 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location, candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.