Role: An occupational therapist assesses, plans, and participates in rehabilitative programs to improve patients’ daily activities, mobility, cognition, strength, coordination, and range of motion. Services are delivered across the continuum in a cost-effective, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment plans, goals, and discharge strategies.
- Develop individualized care plans with patient and family input, selecting appropriate therapies to meet goals.
- Provide ongoing education, discharge instructions, and referrals to community resources.
- Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and educational activities per departmental protocols.
- Maintain ethical practices, confidentiality, punctuality, and professional appearance.
- Communicate effectively within the team, participate in meetings, and organize workload efficiently.
- Uphold safety, infection prevention, and customer service standards, applying AIDET principles.
- Engage in professional development, complete required competencies, and assist in training new staff.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
- Licensure as an Occupational Therapist and BLS certification are mandatory.
- Effective communication, customer service orientation, teamwork skills, and basic computer proficiency are essential.