Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Reno, NV seeks an Acute Hospital Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) to provide on-site evaluation and evidence-based treatment in an acute care setting.

You will assess patients, develop individualized plans, collaborate with the care team, support discharge planning, and educate patients and families on goals and safety at home.

Qualifications

• Strong OT assessment and treatment skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills and mobility/functional performance
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation staff to support coordinated care
• Contribute to discharge planning by identifying patient needs and appropriate supports
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety strategies, and home recommendations
• Help improve care processes and support positive patient outcomes

Skills

OT assessment

Acute care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Acute Hospital Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

Provide on-site, acute care occupational therapy services, including comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment to help patients regain function, independence, and safety.

• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills and mobility/functional performance
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation staff to support coordinated care
• Contribute to discharge planning by identifying patient needs and appropriate supports
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety strategies, and home recommendations
• Help improve care processes and support positive patient outcomes

Key qualifications/skills: strong clinical OT assessment and treatment skills, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care setting, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.