Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Core
Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver direct patient care using evidence-based interventions to enhance functional independence in an acute care setting.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (Acute Care)
Builds
Rehabilitation services for patients in an acute care hospital
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Orthopedics knowledge, Evidence-based interventions, Manual-based skills, Adaptive equipment usage, Environmental modifications, Documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Exercise and sports rehab experience, Outgoing personality
Technologies
Adaptive equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct patient assessments and develop personalized treatment plans, Implement individualized treatment programs with therapeutic activities, Document assessment findings and treatment progress, Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, Coordinate care with physicians and insurance providers, Ensure timely completion of discharge plans and incident reports