Acute Care, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Equipment Selection, Establish Priorities, Infection Control, Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Quality of Care, Record Keeping, Regulations, Team Player, Treatment Plan
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
LocationKentucky
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and plan, implement, and document individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient and family goals.
- Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, and collaborate with other team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Coordinate and document discharge planning for each patient, including placement recommendations, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment needs.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and OT or COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques.
- Complete all required documentation, including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, and discharge disposition, in accordance with department policies and defined timeframes.
- Promote patient and employee safety by adhering to safe patient handling practices, infection control protocols, and facility safety policies.
Required Qualifications- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Kentucky.
- Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines governing occupational therapy practice.
- Ability to supervise therapy assistants and students competently and effectively.
- Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete records accurately and within required timeframes.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in an inpatient rehabilitation or acute care setting.
- Experience with interdisciplinary team collaboration and discharge planning processes.
- Familiarity with adaptive equipment selection, training, and documentation.
Why Join Us- Work within a team-oriented environment that prioritizes patient safety, quality of care, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to take on a supervisory and collaborative role while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and recovery.
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing