Therapist-Occupational I - Outpatient

Job Summary

Provides patient evaluations and assessments to establish functional goals aimed at restoring abilities. Develops and implements treatment plans aligned with professional standards, documenting interventions and patient progress. Reassesses patient outcomes and adjusts care plans accordingly. Facilitates discharge planning through patient and family education, follow-up guidance, and community resource referrals. May supervise students and support staff, and participates in hospital committees, performance improvement, and departmental activities to enhance healthcare delivery. Offers leadership and acts as a resource within the clinical team, fostering a caring environment that promotes healing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patients using subjective and objective data
• Creates and implements a written plan of care
• Delivers treatment based on established goals
• Documents patient interventions and progress
• Reevaluates and modifies the plan of care as needed
• Provides discharge planning, education, and resource referral
• Contributes to staff and student development
• Engages in activities to improve healthcare services
• Completes assigned objectives
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Licensure as an OT; BLS certification within 14 days of hire
• Entry-level experience preferred; advanced training or certification desired