Occupational Therapist
Core
Evaluates, plans, and supervises occupational therapy treatment for inpatients to improve functional abilities and quality of life.
Role type
Clinical Occupational Therapist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and discharge strategies
Domain
Healthcare / Inpatient Rehabilitation
Required skills
Occupational therapy clinical assessment, treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, documentation, delegation
Preferred skills
Additional related education or experience
Technologies
Automated patient care software applications
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 COTAs and technicians; Participate in department process improvements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC