Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in an acute hospital setting to improve functional mobility, ADLs, safety, and independence
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for medically complex adult and geriatric patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support safe and timely discharge planning
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment use
• Document evaluations, progress, and discharge recommendations in the electronic medical record

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA, and OTAC