Occupational Therapist, Acute Care
Core
Provide occupational therapy to patients in acute care settings to help them regain independence.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (Acute Care)
Builds
Patient recovery plans and therapeutic interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy assessment, therapeutic intervention design, patient education, interdisciplinary coordination, care plan modification, performance improvement
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide therapy to patients, generate therapy diagnoses, design and implement therapeutic interventions, educate patients and families, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, supervise aides, participate in process improvement activities
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (0-2 years experience)