Occupational Therapist, Acute Care
Core
Provides occupational therapy to patients in an acute care hospital setting to help them regain independence.
Role type
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
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 care coordination, care plan modification, safety protocols
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 performance improvement activities
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (0-2 years experience)