Therapy/Rehabilitation - OT Acute Care

JOB SUMMARY

The OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - ACUTE CARE is a healthcare provider who, through education and experience, possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of patients in an acute care setting. He/she applies specialized occupational therapy knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to acute medical conditions and rehabilitation interventions. He/she initiates occupational therapy care, health teaching, and health counseling that supports life and restores well-being. Occupational therapy care is performed in accordance with the relevant practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate client representative(s) on the assigned Acute Care Unit.

ABOUT 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 $54/hour

SHIFT
Day 5x8-Hour (09:45 - 18:15) 

Start Date:
05/27/2025

Job Duration:
12

ON CALL:
$6.00

CALL BACK:
$25.00

Holiday:
$25.00

EDUCATION

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.

LICENSURE

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.

EXPERIENCE

At least one year current experience as an Occupational Therapist in a clinical setting.

CREDENTIALS

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

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

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 theAmerican 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