Occupational Therapist
About The Position
A Per Diem Occupational Therapist specializing in Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) helps prevent, identify, and manage complications that arise during a patient’s hospital stay. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to promote safe mobility, functional independence, and adherence to evidence-based practices that reduce the risk of falls, pressure injuries, and deconditioning. Patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and caregiver education are part of the work. The therapist delivers occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care, ensuring the plan addresses assessed problems or documenting why identified problems are not addressed. The role is accountable for the safety and effectiveness of service delivery, timely and accurate documentation, and supervising a home health aide when an RN is not active in the case. Other duties may be assigned. This is a per diem position with compensation that may include per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual cash target assumes full-time employment at full productivity. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA or successor organizations.
- Current license to practice occupational therapy in the assigned state.
- Eligible to take, or have successfully completed, the NBCOT entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of related occupational therapy experience; applicants with less than 1 year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver all aspects of occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care.
- Ensure the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment, or document the rationale for problems not addressed.
- Maintain accountability for the safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy service delivery.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Supervise a home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
