OTR | Occupational Therapist

Position Overview

This role offers personalized and high-quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments, and education tailored to each patient's needs, following medical necessity and clinical guidelines in accordance with the Occupational Therapy State Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. Services are delivered across a full continuum of care, including inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. The position requires adherence to professional ethics and departmental standards, maintaining productivity, and fulfilling weekend and holiday duties as assigned. Continuous professional development and evidence-based practice are encouraged to ensure clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including compliance with unit safety and infection control protocols.
• Conduct thorough and individualized patient evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments, and education for patients and their families or caregivers.
• Provide care in various settings such as inpatient acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient services based on patient and organizational needs.
• Fulfill weekend and holiday work requirements according to full-time equivalent status.
• Independently assess all relevant aspects of patient function, apply sound clinical judgment, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and complete documentation promptly.
• Accurately enter data into the electronic health record system.
• Collaborate as an active member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Offer mentorship voluntarily when requested.
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, laws, and standards while supporting the mission and values of the healthcare organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.

Qualifications

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All candidates must successfully pass a physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment. Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination requirements or approved exceptions is mandatory to protect patient and staff health.