This role involves providing occupational therapy services to patients with injuries or illnesses, aiming to enhance their daily functioning, mobility, cognition, strength, coordination, and range of motion.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing and adjusting individualized treatment plans based on patient and family input.
- Providing patient education, discharge instructions, and referrals to community resources.
- Conducting assessments in collaboration with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment goals and discharge plans.
- Documenting evaluations, plans of care, and treatment sessions according to departmental guidelines.
- Adhering to ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality, and promoting a respectful, team-oriented environment.
- Engaging in professional development, mandatory education, and training activities to maintain licensure and skills.
Qualifications and skills:
- Masters or Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Licensure as an Occupational Therapist and BLS certification.
- Effective communication, customer service focus, teamwork, and basic computer skills.
Essential qualities include a commitment to quality care, ethical practice, and fostering positive patient and team interactions. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, compliance with standards, and continuous professional growth.