Occupational Therapist- Day Shift -CONTINGENT -Warren

Department: Occupational Therapy - IPR & Acute Care

CONTINGENT - Day shift 7:30am-4:00 pm (flexible start & end times) with rotating weekends & major holidays; The Occupational Therapist will be cross trained between the acute care hospital and the Inpatient rehab department. There is a minimum requirement two weekend days per month. There is also a holiday requirement.

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.