Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sierra Medical Center; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center in El Paso, TX seeks a per diem Acute Hospital Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, and provide therapeutic interventions for adult and geriatric patients in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities include functional evaluations, discharge planning, caregiver training, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff; EMR documentation and support of quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Flexibility in acute care settings.
• Compassionate patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Functional evaluations and assessment of adult and geriatric patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Caregiver training and education for families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and rehab staff; document in the EMR.
• Support quality and safety initiatives in the hospital setting.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Clinical judgment

Job description

Sierra Medical Center in El Paso, TX seeks a per diem Acute Hospital Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, and provide therapeutic interventions for adult and geriatric patients in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include functional evaluations, individualized treatment plans, discharge planning, and caregiver training. The therapist collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff, documents in the EMR, and supports quality and safety initiatives. Ideal candidates bring strong clinical judgment, flexibility, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.