Occupational Therapist II, Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation
About The Position
Works as part of an interdisciplinary team rehabilitating patients with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex orthopedic surgery/injury, and other complex medical issues causing functional impairment. Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program
- Occupational Therapist (OT) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification
- 2 years experience as Occupational Therapist
- Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements
- Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies
- Effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement
Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs
- Building or restoring vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills
- General independence for persons with disabilities
- Competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication
- Adhering to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures
- Providing clinical supervision of assistants and aides
- Serving as clinical instructor for assigned students
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
