Role:

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.

Responsibilities include:

Performing patient transfers safely and demonstrating proper body mechanics. Designing individualized care plans with goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge strategies. Educating patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers using effective methods. Evaluating clinical findings to determine diagnoses and treatment outcomes. Conducting examinations, screening patients, and adjusting therapy based on responses. Utilizing support personnel ethically and monitoring their care. Documenting evaluations, care plans, and patient progress according to policy. Evaluating upper extremity impairments, performing objective testing, and completing treatments such as ultrasound and fluidotherapy. Communicating progress and recommendations with referring providers.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) with valid licensure in the relevant state. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days. Ability to perform patient transfers, evaluate clinical findings, and educate effectively. Knowledge of therapy procedures, documentation standards, and ethical guidelines.