Occupational Therapist-Inpatient/Acute

Provides patient care assessment and treatment. Ensures patient evaluations and treatments are comprehensive, functional, and according to the standard of practice. Maintains accurate documentation. Meets department financial and productivity standards. Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and external customers.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment; Provides patient care assessment and treatment; Maintains accurate documentation; Meets department financial and productivity standards; Participates in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services; Promotes professional development and education of other health care workers; Communicates effectively; Provides appropriate patient care in accordance with age/developmental guidelines.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. degree from accredited occupational therapy school; Current licensure in the state of applicable state; CPR certification in Basic Life Support, Level C; Able to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers and provide quality care for patients; Able to communicate with patients of all age groups and significant others appropriate to the level of comprehension; Has knowledge, clinical skills, and understanding of the patient throughout the entire span of life.

Nice to have

Previous hospital experience preferred.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligible; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program