Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (Fulltime 40 Hours)

A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift The occupational therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that help to restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role. In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the occupational therapy needs of the patient.

• Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
• Treatment Planning and Provision of Care
• Implements the occupational therapy treatment plan
• Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services. Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines. Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
• Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge approp.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Observes infection prevention precautions Customer Service
• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
• Fosters teamworkwith trust, support and collaboration.
• Also includes surgery if interested.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements

Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program. Bachelor's Degree Required or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required Occupational Therapist Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.