Occupational Therapist OT - Acute Care PRN

About the role

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive occupational therapy services, including screening, evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, re-assessment, discharge planning, and documentation. They participate in program planning, protocol development, and team collaboration to meet patient care goals.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations, reviews patient history, performs assessments, and documents findings. Communicates results and involves patients and families in goal setting.
• Implements treatment protocols based on evaluation outcomes, collaborating with healthcare professionals and adjusting plans as needed.
• Completes discharge planning, follow-up care, and maintains accurate documentation of patient interactions and care activities.
• Manages time effectively, maintains punctuality, and demonstrates professionalism and empathy to ensure seamless patient access to care.
• Works flexibly across various settings, participates in quality improvement, community outreach, and marketing activities.
• Contributes to departmental goals, complies with regulations, pursues continuing education, and mentors students and new staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• State licensure as an Occupational Therapist in relevant locations.
• CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross.

Skills

• Proficiency in diverse evaluation and treatment approaches.
• Strong team collaboration, organization, and effective communication skills.
• Customer service orientation and computer literacy.