Occupational Therapist Inpatient
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. The therapist works with diverse patient populations in an inpatient setting, collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team, and provides mentoring and orientation to new staff and occupational therapy students. The position is full-time, scheduled 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with weekend and holiday rotation required.
Requirements
- 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 protecting patient privacy and adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.
- Proficiency with electronic medical record (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 and thoroughly.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and effective interventions, documenting plans 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 improve patient outcomes and coordinate care.
- Adjust 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 proper use and maintenance of therapeutic equipment.
- Mentor and orient new staff members and occupational therapy students, supporting professional growth and adherence to best practices.
- Ensure accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $35,000.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Student loan repayment up to $10,000.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
