Occupational Therapist Full Time
About The Position
As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life following illness, injury, or surgery. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to address patient needs. You will also educate patients and their families on self-management techniques to support continued progress after discharge. The role involves promoting a healing environment and using resources to support optimal patient outcomes. Occupational Therapists organize and prioritize tasks, complete responsibilities accurately within specified time constraints, and work cooperatively with coworkers and other hospital employees.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered license to practice professional Occupational Therapy in the state where currently practicing.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Proficiency in documentation and medical record keeping.
- Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
- Effective verbal and written communication in English; legible writing.
- Reading and comprehension skills sufficient to perform job duties appropriately.
- Proficiency in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of inpatient rehabilitation experience.
Responsibilities
- Educate patients on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility.
- Support patients in developing functional skills, including strength, coordination, balance, and endurance.
- Support patients in developing cognitive skills, including memory, attention, problem-solving, and reasoning.
- Support patients in developing pre-vocational or vocational skills to return to work or retrain for a new career.
- Recommend appropriate home modifications or assistive devices for a safe and successful transition home.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other rehabilitation professionals to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each patient.
- Document patient progress and outcomes to measure treatment effectiveness.
- Educate patients and their families on strategies to maintain improved function at home.
- Stay current on occupational therapy practices through continuing education.
- Organize and prioritize tasks and projects, completing responsibilities accurately within specified time constraints.
- Work cooperatively with coworkers and other hospital employees.
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Job Type
Full-time
