Inpatient Rehab OT - Per Diem, Elevate Patient Independence

Aura Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Aura Health seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist for a per diem, on-site role in a rehabilitation center setting in Wilmington, Delaware. The OT will assess adults, develop evidence-based plans, and support independence in daily activities.

This position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and patient-family education. Responsibilities include evaluating functional needs, documenting assessments in the EMR, and providing interventions to improve safety and recovery.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT with experience treating adults in rehabilitation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to create individualized, evidence-based plans.
• Excellent communication and family/patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary care environment.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult patients to identify functional needs and priorities.
• Develop evidence-based occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve function, safety, and independence in daily activities.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families on strategies to promote recovery and independence.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Adult rehabilitation experience

Clinical reasoning

Communication & education

Team collaboration

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Aura Health seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist for a per diem, on-site role in a rehabilitation center setting in Wilmington, Delaware. The OT will assess adults, develop evidence-based plans, and support independence in daily activities.

This position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and patient-family education. Responsibilities include evaluating functional needs, documenting assessments in the EMR, and providing interventions to improve safety and recovery.