Occupational Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides occupational therapy services to patients who have impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes with some guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. This is a 13-week assignment supporting one of the country's premier Acute Care Rehabilitation programs. The position offers competitive compensation, valuable hospital experience, a streamlined hiring process, and the opportunity to work with highly complex medical and surgical patient populations. As an Acute Care Occupational Therapist, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and rehabilitation specialists to help patients maximize independence, improve safety, and achieve functional goals during hospitalization and beyond.

Requirements

Tennessee Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure
Current BLS certification
Minimum two years of Occupational Therapy experience
At least one year of recent Adult Acute Care experience
Bachelor's: Occupational Therapy (Required)

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of Adult Acute Care experience in a Level I Trauma Center
Experience treating medically complex, surgical, ICU, transplant, and progressive care patient populations
Experience with discharge planning, ADL retraining, cognitive assessment, and functional mobility interventions

Responsibilities

Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.
Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
Develops individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence and safe discharge.
Provides ADL retraining, cognitive assessment, upper extremity intervention, and patient/family education.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams regarding equipment recommendations and discharge planning.
Documents clinical findings and treatment recommendations in the electronic medical record.
Productivity expectations vary based on patient complexity, acuity, and clinical needs. Therapists are expected to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting efficient patient throughput and discharge planning.