Occupational Therapist

Compensation: $101,920 - $137,384 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hospital / Inpatient Setting
Schedule: Day shift (details discussed during interview)

Legacy Staffing is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our client’s healthcare team. This role is responsible for providing high-quality occupational therapy evaluations, treatments, and care planning in accordance with hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and professional standards. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, collaborative, and committed to delivering safe, effective, and individualized care.

• Evaluate patients referred for occupational therapy using standardized assessments and clinical judgment
• Develop individualized plans of care
  , including short- and long-term goals, in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide direct occupational therapy treatment and monitor patient progress and response to care
• Modify treatment plans based on patient performance, needs, and physician direction
• Plan for patient discharge, including home assessments, family education, equipment recommendations, and community resource coordination
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements
• Delegate and supervise occupational therapy assistants and support staff as appropriate
• Maintain ongoing communication with physicians, nursing staff, caregivers, and other departments to ensure coordinated care
• Promote a culture of patient safety and patient-centered treatment

• Infants (birth–12 months)
• Pediatrics (13 months–12 years)
• Adolescents (13–18 years)
• Adults (19–64 years)
• Geriatric patients (65+)

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in the applicable state
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety standards

• Prior hospital or inpatient rehabilitation experience
• Experience working with diverse age groups and diagnoses