Occupational Therapist (Acute Care)

CARIN Alliance; Saint George (UT); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CARIN Alliance in Saint George, Utah, is seeking an Acute Care Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based OT evaluation and treatment for adult and geriatric patients in hospital settings, supporting discharge planning and safety.

You will develop individualized plans, document care in the EMR, participate in rounds, educate patients and families, mentor support staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical OT skills in acute care evaluation and intervention.
• Ability to develop individualized functional treatment plans.
• Effective communication with patients, families and care teams.
• Proficient in EMR documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate functional performance and occupational needs.
• Create, implement, and adjust treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehab staff, patients, and families.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care strategies and safety.
• Document care in the EMR and participate in rounds.
• Mentor therapy support staff and contribute to quality improvement.

Connaissances

OT evaluation

Treatment planning

Communication

EMR documentation

Quality & teamwork

Description du poste

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Provide evidence-based occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for adult and geriatric patients in hospital settings. Assess functional abilities, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and support patients with safe discharge planning.

Key Duties

• Evaluate functional performance and occupational needs.
• Create, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care strategies and safety.
• Document clinical care in the EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Mentor and support therapy support staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications / Skills

• Strong clinical skills in acute care OT evaluation and intervention.
• Ability to develop functional, individualized treatment plans.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient/caregiver education skills.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation.
• Commitment to quality improvement and interdisciplinary teamwork.