Level I Inpatient Occupational Therapist (SEIU)
Core
Conducts comprehensive assessments and implements individual/group occupational therapy treatments for inpatients with physical, cognitive, psychosocial, or functional deficits to achieve independence in daily living skills.
Role type
Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Builds
Patient independence in daily living skills and successful return to home/work environments
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, treatment planning, goal setting, discharge planning, assistive device recommendation, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical supervision
Preferred skills
Evidence-based practice, research participation, in-service training delivery
Technologies
Standardized evaluation tests, adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct physical therapy evaluation procedures, respond to consults within 24 hours, establish measurable treatment goals, implement comprehensive treatment programs, assess discharge needs, educate patients and caregivers, supervise rehabilitation aides, complete accurate documentation, participate in peer review and quality improvement projects.
Seniority
Staff level, hands-on clinical role