Occupational Therapist [Per Diem] - Acute Rehab
Core
Assess and restore patients' function, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities by designing, planning, and implementing medically prescribed occupational therapy interventions.
Role type
Per Diem Occupational Therapist (Acute Rehab)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation programs and care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy evaluation, treatment plan development, patient counseling, interdisciplinary care coordination, supervision of staff/students
Preferred skills
3-6 months of previous experience
Technologies
Standardized tests, evaluation protocols
Responsibilities
Perform complete initial evaluations using standardized tests; develop and implement treatment plans with short- and long-term goals; maintain documentation of patient progress; counsel and teach patients and families; coordinate care plans with other health professionals; assist with supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers
Seniority
Per Diem, clinical practitioner