OT Acute Care Hospital

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The OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (O.T.) is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides occupational therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician. He/she provides therapy to rehabilitate and retrain fine motor skills. Services are provided in both the institutional and home health settings. He/she must possess excellent communication skills.

ATC Healthcare has been providing leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide for more than 40 years. Healthcare systems and senior care companies trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and professionals on-demand.

$60.00/hr - $60.00/hr

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $60/hour

Graduate of an occupational therapy school accredited by the Council of Medical Education of The A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association and/or by the State Department of Education in the specific state where employed.

Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association and current, State Licensed in the state of practice, if the practice is regulated in the applicable state.

BLS Certification required

At least two years current experience as an Occupational Therapist in a clinical setting.

Adult Care experience required, Adaptive Equipment required, Hip Fracture and Total Hip Replacement and Knee Injuries/total knee replacement required. Lifting/transfer, Patient/Family Education, Safety/Injury prevention, Telephone calls, Documentation required.

CPR as required by client facility; health and other screening tests as required by specific facilities and state regulations.

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with HIPAA.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates and establishes goals based on patient's current level of functioning and potential for improvement.
• Plans for the patient's discharge, prepares discharge summaries and instructions.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness to preserve autonomy, rights, and dignity.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Association of Occupational Therapy.

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE