OT Acute Care

vTech Solution; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital setting. The role involves delivering targeted rehab interventions, managing a caseload, and collaborating across units to support patient independence.

The OT will document progress using Epic and participate in discharge planning while floating between units as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Washington State Occupational Therapy license (WA LIC) in good standing.
• Minimum of one year experience in acute care occupational therapy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records documentation, preferably Epic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy assessments and treatments in an acute care hospital.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to improve functional independence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient progress and treatment plans in Epic EMR.
• Adapt interventions as patient needs and clinical status evolve.
• Support discharge planning and provide education to patients and families.
• Float between hospital units as needed to meet patient care demands.

Skills

OT license WA

Acute care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Epic EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) in an acute care hospital setting provides specialized rehabilitation services aimed at improving patient outcomes in a fast-paced, short-term acute care environment. This role involves delivering therapeutic interventions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients' functional independence. The OT is expected to manage a caseload with patient ratios of approximately 8-9 to 1, working collaboratively across units with acute care experience required and inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and treatments to patients in an acute care hospital setting.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to improve patients' functional abilities and independence.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately using the Epic electronic medical record system.
• Adapt therapy interventions according to patient needs and clinical status.
• Support patient discharge planning and provide education to patients and families as appropriate.
• Float between different hospital units as needed to meet patient care demands.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Current Washington State Occupational Therapy license (WA LIC) in hand.
• Minimum of one year experience in acute care occupational therapy.
• Strong clinical skills in acute care rehabilitation.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation, preferably Epic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage patient caseloads efficiently in a hospital environment.
• Strong work ethic and team player attitude.

Special Considerations:

• No on-call requirements.
• Rotating weekends approximately every 3-4 weeks.
• Position requires floating between units.
• Approved 48-hour workweeks are not permitted.
• Short-term acute care / Level III Trauma Center environment.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule includes rotating weekends.
• No block schedules required.
• Standard weekday shifts with weekend rotation as specified.