Inpatient Occupational Therapist IHR-Casual As Needed
Core
Inpatient occupational therapist providing direct patient care, treatment planning, and functional progress management in a hospital setting.
Role type
Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and functional outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy evaluation, treatment modality selection, patient management, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory documentation, discharge planning
Preferred skills
Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Conduct initial evaluations and re-evaluations to adjust treatment plans; manage patient care from admission to discharge; collaborate with physicians, nurses, and case managers; document progress notes and discharge summaries; serve as a clinical instructor or mentor for students and interns; participate in departmental committees and process improvement initiatives.