Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist in Acute Care Rehabilitation provides occupational therapy treatment to a diverse group of diagnoses including spinal cord injury, head injury, stroke, amp; orthopedic patients, as well as all patients in University Hospital, the Ross Heart Hospital, and the James Cancer Hospital requiring rehabilitation services.

Responsible for the evaluation amp; development of a comprehensive care plan for all patients. Functions within a team concept of rehab professionals. Documents patients' abilities, progress amp; outcomes. Provides quality services to an assigned group of patients and performs duties associated with patient care and participation in interdisciplinary teams.

Minimum requirements

rehabilitation team members must be licensed and/or certified with the respective profession (occupational therapy), and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions (occupational therapists must hold a bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy at a minimum). Degree must have been granted from an accredited institution. All licensed professionals must be cleared through the National Database of Practitioners. Typically, one to two years experience working in a medical setting is preferred for all professionals hired.

Occupational Therapists must maintain professional licensure; demonstrate commitment to continuing education; meet mandatory education and health requirements; and demonstrate competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.