Empowering Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Exalt Health, LLC.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalt Health, LLC in Daytona Beach, FL seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy to restore independence after illness, injury, or surgery.

You will educate patients and families on self-management, document progress, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and rehab professionals to ensure a cohesive plan of care and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice Occupational Therapy in the practicing state.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• 2 years inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in documentation and medical record keeping.
• Knowledge of current rehab medicine best practices.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on ADLs: dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility.
• Support development of functional skills: strengthening, coordination, balance, and endurance.
• Support development of cognitive skills: memory, attention, problem-solving, and reasoning.
• Pre-vocational or vocational skills: returning to work or retraining.
• Recommend home modifications or assistive devices for safe transition home.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and rehab staff to plan care.
• Document patient progress and outcomes to measure effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families on home strategies to maintain function.
• Stay updated on OT best practices through continuing education.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Exalt Health, LLC in Daytona Beach, FL seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy to restore independence after illness, injury, or surgery.

You will educate patients and families on self-management, document progress, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and rehab professionals to ensure a cohesive plan of care and optimal outcomes.