Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care Hospital

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will work in a dynamic environment, providing rehabilitation services to a diverse patient population with various diagnoses.

Shift Information

• Type: Day Shift
• Schedule: 5×8 hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Weekends included on rotation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, vascular, surgical, and chronic disease conditions.
• Assess patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patient function and quality of life.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation utilizing EPIC system.
• Achieve productivity goals, with a minimum target of 8 patients seen during an 8-hour workday.

Patient Diagnoses

• Orthopedic surgeries (elective and traumatic)
• Neurological conditions (stroke, Parkinson’s disease, MS, ALS, etc.)
• Cardiac issues (afib, CHF, NSTEMI, STEMI)
• Vascular interventions
• Post-surgical care and wound management
• Chronic diseases (COPD, diabetes, etc.)
• Acute medical illnesses (sepsis)

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (NBCOT certification required).
• Current BLS certification.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting is encouraged; first-time travelers are welcome to apply pending relevant experience.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Unit Details

• Four primary medical-surgical floors (30 patients each).
• ICU/CCU unit (20 patients).
• Post-operative unit (5 overnight patients).
• Emergency Department.
• Gero-psych and Behavioral Health units.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients through dedicated care and rehabilitation services.