Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Hospital-Based
Schedule: Full-Time | 8-Hour Shifts, 5 Days per Week (Days)
Setting: Acute Care / Hospital

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for evaluating and treating patients to improve functional independence and quality of life following illness, injury, or surgery in a hospital setting. The OT collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient-centered, evidence-based care across the acute and post-acute continuum.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities related to activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility, cognition, and upper extremity function

• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs

• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on self-care, functional mobility, strength, coordination, balance, and cognitive-perceptual skills

• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, energy conservation, safety strategies, and use of adaptive equipment

• Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices and durable medical equipment (DME)

• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case management, and social work

• Participate in discharge planning and provide recommendations for continued therapy services or appropriate levels of care

• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional best practices

Schedule & Work Environment

• Shift: Day shift

• Hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

• Setting: Inpatient hospital (acute care, ICU, med-surg, step-down, or mixed caseload)

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

• Current state Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility)

• NBCOT certification (or eligibility)

• BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain)

• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospital or acute care experience

• Experience with post-surgical, neurological, orthopedic, or critical care populations

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout patient care areas

• Ability to assist with patient transfers, positioning, and therapeutic activities

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and documentation

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