Occupational Therapist (OT), Per Diem Day Shift, Outpatient Rehabilitation
Core
Evaluate and treat patients with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient, or inpatient settings to restore function and independence.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Builds
Individualized plans of care and therapy interventions for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis, plan of care development, therapy intervention delivery, discharge planning, care team coordination, supervision of rehab aides
Preferred skills
site-specific experience
Technologies
medical record systems
Responsibilities
Perform initial examinations and evaluations to establish impairment and plan of care; Provide or direct therapy interventions based on patient needs; Plan for patient discharge and provide referrals; Communicate and document patient management activities with the care team; Supervise rehab aides and office assistants; Manage caseload and schedule; Attend team meetings to communicate patient status