Therapy - OT

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation Specialty: Acute Care Client Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Acute Care Client License: Indiana State License required Certifications: BLS, NBCOT, Manual Therapy, Lymphedema certifications preferred Must-Have: - Experience managing high acuity patients in ICU and progressive care units - Familiarity with Cerner charting system - Experience with a variety of patient diagnoses, including CABG, stroke, TBI, joint replacement, and respiratory illnesses

Description: The Occupational Therapist will work as part of an inpatient acute care rehab team. The therapist is expected to evaluate, develop, and follow the plan of care. This may include activities of daily living training, therapeutic exercises, and therapeutic activities aimed at improving function. The therapist will assess appropriateness of discharge disposition recommendations on a daily basis. The role includes supervising and guiding certified occupational therapy assistants with their plans of care. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to manage the daily caseload. Attendance at multidisciplinary rounds and daily documentation completion are required. Expect to see patients with various levels of acuity and complex diagnoses. The daily patient load will typically involve a minimum of 7 patients. Productivity standards will require 81% of billable units. The position requires collaboration to ensure quality patient care and effective discharge planning. This role is crucial for supporting patients in regaining their functional abilities and improving their overall quality of life.