Occupational Therapist - Acute Care [Per Diem]
Core
Evaluate patients and develop/implement rehabilitative treatment programs to restore function, independence, and quality of life in an acute care orthopedics setting.
Role type
Acute care occupational therapist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and functional independence
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient evaluation, treatment plan development, documentation, patient/family counseling, care coordination, supervision of staff/students
Preferred skills
3-6 months of previous experience
Technologies
Standardized tests, evaluation protocols
Responsibilities
Perform initial patient evaluations using standardized tests; develop and implement treatment plans with short- and long-term goals; maintain documentation of evaluation, treatment, and progress; counsel and teach patients and families; coordinate care with other health professionals; assist in supervising new personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers
Seniority
Per Diem (temporary/float staff)