Role Overview: An occupational therapist assesses, plans, and implements rehabilitative programs to improve patients’ daily activities, mobility, cognition, strength, coordination, and range of motion. Services span the full continuum of care, emphasizing quality, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Treatment Planning and Care: Implements and adjusts treatment plans, educates patients and families, provides discharge instructions, and refers to community resources.
- Patient Assessment: Collaborates with physicians to develop and evaluate treatment programs, establish goals, and create realistic discharge plans.
- Documentation: Records evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge information according to departmental guidelines.
- Professional and Customer Service: Upholds ethical standards, maintains confidentiality, demonstrates effective communication, fosters teamwork, and applies service excellence principles.
- Professional Development: Participates in ongoing education, completes required competencies, and supports training of new staff.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, valid occupational therapist license, and BLS certification. Effective communication, customer service orientation, teamwork, and basic computer skills are essential.