Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Acute Care Hospital Occupational Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical, step-down, and ICU units.

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized plans, support safe discharges through functional training and caregiver education, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while documenting thoroughly in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in acute care settings.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans
• Supporting safe, timely discharges through functional training, equipment recommendations, and caregiver education
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team on care planning, rounds, and quality initiatives
• Documenting thoroughly in the EMR to ensure continuity of care

Job description

We are seeking an Acute Care Hospital Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, evidence-based OT services to adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical, step-down, and ICU units.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conducting comprehensive evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans
• Supporting safe, timely discharges through functional training, equipment recommendations, and caregiver education
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team on care planning, rounds, and quality initiatives
• Documenting thoroughly in the EMR to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications And Skills

• Proven experience in acute care settings
• Strong assessment and treatment planning abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail in documentation

This role offers the chance to impact patient outcomes in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, supported by dedicated recruitment and career development services.