Occupational Therapist (Acute Rehab)

MEP Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

MEP Health in Reno, NV is seeking a Part-Time Acute Rehab Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, helping them regain independence in activities of daily living.

You will provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to support functional recovery, collaborate with surgeons and clinical staff to coordinate patient care, and educate patients and families on therapy goals, strategies, and home recommendations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and intervention principles.
• Ability to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care.
• Strong communication and teamwork within interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
• Help patients regain independence in activities of daily living.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to support functional recovery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and clinical staff to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, strategies, and home recommendations.

Skills

Occupational therapy knowledge

Clinical assessment skills

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Compassionate approach

Job description

Role: Part-Time Acute Rehab Occupational Therapist

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
• Help patients regain independence in activities of daily living.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to support functional recovery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and clinical staff to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, strategies, and home recommendations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Occupational therapy knowledge and strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Compassionate approach with accountability and respect for patients and staff.