Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute care Hospital

Occupational Therapist

The OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (O.T.) is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides occupational therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician. He/she provides therapy to rehabilitate and retrain fine motor skills. Services are provided in both the institutional and home health settings. He/she must possess excellent communication skills.

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $61/hour

Graduate of an occupational therapy school accredited by the Council of Medical Education of The A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association and/or by the State Department of Education in the specific state where employed.

Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association and current, unrestricted license in the state of practice, if the practice is regulated in the applicable state.

At least two years current experience as an Occupational Therapist in a clinical setting.

CPR as required by client facility; health and other screening tests as required by specific facilities and state regulations.

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

Representative duties and responsibilities:

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates and establishes goals based on patient's current level of functioning and potential for improvement.
• Plans for the patient's discharge, prepares discharge summaries and instructions.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Association of Occupational Therapy

Other duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE