Occupational Therapist

Bonus Amount 15,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Occupational Therapist – Full Time Days Department: Occupational TherapySchedule: Full-Time | Day Shift The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, consultation, and therapeutic intervention services to help patients restore functional abilities, maximize independence, and prevent disability. Working as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team, this role develops and implements treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary conditions while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and applicable regulatory standards. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Evaluate patients' functional abilities, limitations, and rehabilitation needs. Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans. Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, self-care, daily living skills, and overall functional independence. Educate patients and caregivers on treatment goals, adaptive techniques, and home exercise programs. Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital, state, federal, and regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with occupational therapy practice standards, patient safety guidelines, and quality care initiatives. Qualifications Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Current state Occupational Therapy license/certification. Current BLS (AHA) certification. Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, treatment techniques, and rehabilitation practices. Strong communication, documentation, and patient care skills. Preferred National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification. Membership or affiliation with AOTA and/or OTAC. Experience treating patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary conditions. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Garden City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. At Garden City Hospital, we pride ourselves on community involvement and commitment to preserving access to quality and compassionate healthcare. We are a state‑of‑the‑art medical facility with over 300 licensed beds and a teaching hospital, offering medical education to students, residents and fellows from across the country. The residency and fellowship programs offer graduate medical education to more than 80 trainees in specialties. Garden City Hospital has an award‑winning staff of over 350 of the area's best and brightest physicians from almost every specialty. Learn more at

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