Occupational Therapist - ICU

Overview:

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Required Hours: Monday Friday with occasional weekend requirements.

Responsibilities:

Provides occupational therapy specialized care services for patients admitted in the ICU assisting them to reach highest level of functional independence. Patient population including but not limited to: LVAD, IABP, ECMO, and Heart Transplant. Conducts occupational therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments. Specialized in care for complex patient types through advanced training and education. Responsible for the care of patients treated by certified occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree in occupational therapy.

  Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with a BS, MS, or OTD. Must maintain current CEUs as required by the State.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Georgia. BLS required.

Additional Qualifications

Successful completion of the ICU orientation within 1 year of hire. Experience with research and analysis of data preferred. Must be able to evaluate data and make independent decisions. Two years of previous healthcare experience as an Occupational therapist preferred.

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital