Occupational Therapist
Core
Evaluate, plan, administer, and supervise occupational therapy treatment for patients in a Level 1 trauma center, Level 3 NICU, and transplant units.
Role type
Clinical Occupational Therapist
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and discharge plans for diverse patient populations
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Required skills
Clinical assessment, treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, patient education, delegation
Preferred skills
Additional related education or experience
Technologies
Computer software applications for automated patient care
Responsibilities
Evaluate patient functional abilities and establish treatment goals; Implement individualized treatment plans; Document patient progress and treatment techniques; Communicate patient information to physicians, nurses, and families; Adapt to caseload and staffing shifts; Direct and delegate tasks to COTA, technicians, and students; Participate in department process improvements.