Occupational Therapist

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for treating individuals experiencing pain, injury, dysfunction, or disease. This role focuses on helping people across their lifespan improve and restore participation in everyday activities to achieve optimal living and environmental integration. The therapist works closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that enhance functional abilities and quality of life.

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and limitations related to daily living activities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve patients' participation in everyday tasks.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to address physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and ensure holistic treatment.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and families on techniques and adaptive equipment to support independence.
• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes accurately and timely.

• Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and rehabilitation principles.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations.
• Less than 1 year of experience acceptable.

• Experience in hospital or outpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Familiarity with adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Must maintain licensure and comply with state regulations.
• Work may involve direct patient contact in clinical or home settings.
• May require flexibility to accommodate patient needs and therapy schedules.

• Work schedule determined by facility needs; may include standard business hours.
• Shift assignments may vary based on patient volume and department requirements.