Occupational Therapist (OT)
Core
Experienced occupational therapist providing acute inpatient care for complex patients across General Medicine, Neurology, Cardiothoracic, Orthopedics, Trauma, and ICU populations.
Role type
Senior IC occupational therapist (acute inpatient)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation and functional independence plans
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Inpatient Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical evaluation, treatment plan development, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical supervision, performance improvement, advanced clinical reasoning
Preferred skills
Clinical research initiation, policy development, equipment selection
Technologies
Custom splinting, vision therapy, VAD (ventricular assist device) care, vestibular therapy, pain management
Responsibilities
Evaluate and develop treatment plans for complex patients; supervise interns, OTAs, and rehabilitation aides; lead patient care conferences; participate in clinical teaching and in-services; contribute to departmental policies and performance improvement activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties