Occupational Therapist PRN Acute care

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Occupational Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.

• You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• You will assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status. You will participate in patient placement and in the development of the total plan of care.
• You will provide purposeful and skilled interaction care. You will use procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• You will observe and report patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in patient’s condition.
• You will communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient’s family in a timely manner.
• You will prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or (OTR) Occupational Therapist Registered, or (OT) Occupational Therapist, or Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• A minimum of 1-2 years experience in an acute care facility is required.

Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny. 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Retirement readiness.

Education assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.