Occupational Therapist-Acute Rehab

Occupational Therapist PRN Days

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient

Education Required:

Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy

Experience Preferred: 2 years as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting

Certifications

Required:

State licensure

Experience Preferred: 2 year of acute hospital experience

Certifications:

Licensure required for behavioral health unit, preferred for all other hospital departments.