Occupational Therapist

AHMC Healthcare • Riverside, CA

9d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides patient-centered occupational therapy services on an as-needed basis to individuals in an acute care setting.

Requirements

• Current State Physical Therapy Licensure
• graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college of university with a certificate in Physical Therapy.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and fill in for staff absences.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year experience in an acute care or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• The OT is responsible for assessing functional needs, developing treatment plans, and providing interventions to restore and/or enhance the patient's ability to perform activites of daily living (ADLs) and improve functional independence.
• Evaluate patients' functional status in areas includibng mobility, self-care, cognition, and psychosocial aspects.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, clinical findings, and patient goals.
• Provide interventions to improve physical. cognitive, and/or psychosocial functioning related to illness or injury.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and case managers to ensure coordinated care.
• Document patient assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and strategies for continued care.
• Participate in discharge planning, including recommending durable medical equipment (DME) and home modifications.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practicies in acute care occupational therapy.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees