Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehab

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Mountain Brook, AL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance children’s and adults’ ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. The role includes establishing patient-centered treatment goals, regularly reassessing progress, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Requirements

0–2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
Registered Occupational Therapist license in the state of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
Commitment to patient privacy and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
Proficiency using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, and document findings accurately across diverse patient populations.
Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and effective interventions, documenting them so other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants can carry them out.
Provide safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, and document each session.
Regularly reassess patient progress, update treatment plans as needed, and communicate changes to the care team and referring physician.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to support patient outcomes and coordinated care.
Adjust treatment techniques and interventions to meet the age-specific and condition-specific needs of a wide range of patient populations.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment and ensure therapeutic equipment is properly used and maintained.
Mentor and orient new staff members and occupational therapy students.
Ensure billing documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with organizational and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.