Occupational Therapist

Acute Care and Inpatient Rehab Openings

In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family, and other members of the health care team the Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing, evaluating, planning, recording and implementing a treatment plan to achieve the goals of the patient as it relates to tasks as part of their daily living. You serve as a key position of the interdependent team, and hold responsibility for achieving positive patient and department outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

· You will conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine physical condition, limitations, medical histories and patient goals

· You will teach the patient how to interact with adaptive technology, how to use assistive devices and guide the patient through treatment activities to assist them in regaining the skills needed for their daily life

· You will provide education to the patient/family and effectively document the therapy process

· You will communicate and collaborate with other members of the rehabilitation team including other therapists, physicians and nurses to best treat the patient