Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 0–2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• 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 maintaining patient privacy and adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
• Registered Occupational Therapist license in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and accurately document findings across diverse patient populations.
• 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.
• Reassess patient progress regularly, update treatment plans as needed, and communicate changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to coordinate care and enhance patient outcomes.
• Adjust techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs across 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.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• $10,000 relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with matching
• Up to $10,000 student loan repayment assistance
• Educational tuition assistance
• Competitive pay and full benefits
• Paid time off
• Life insurance