Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient Neuro

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource and professional role model.

Responsibilities

• Designs individualized care plans incorporating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge strategies.
• Performs patient assessments, including examinations and screenings, to determine diagnoses and therapy needs.
• Adjusts treatment based on patient response and available evidence; utilizes standardized outcome measures for accuracy.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members through effective teaching methods.
• Monitors care delivered by support staff, provides feedback, and ensures documentation compliance.
• Supervises COTAs and technicians, communicates patient progress, and collaborates with the medical team on discharge and equipment needs.

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (IDFPR) and BLS certification within 30 days.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to perform patient transfers, demonstrate safe body mechanics, and apply clinical standards ethically.

Skills

• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Focus on patient-centered care.