Acute Care Occupational Therapist — Restore Independence

StaffDNA®; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

StaffDNA® is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our acute care team. You will evaluate and treat patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or acute medical conditions to help regain independence and improve quality of life.

The role is based in hospitals or acute care facilities where occupational therapists work with patients requiring immediate rehabilitation support, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and documenting progress for discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on strategies to maintain progress after discharge.
• Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to enhance daily living skills and promote functional independence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families on strategies to maintain progress after discharge.
• Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Rehabilitation planning

Job description

StaffDNA® is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our acute care team. You will evaluate and treat patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or acute medical conditions to help regain independence and improve quality of life.

The role is based in hospitals or acute care facilities where occupational therapists work with patients requiring immediate rehabilitation support, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and documenting progress for discharge planning.