$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External CandidatesAn Occupational Therapist specializing in Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) plays a critical role in preventing, identifying, and managing complications that arise during a patient's hospital stay. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to promote safe mobility, functional independence, and adherence to evidence-based practices that reduce the risk of conditions such as falls, pressure injuries, and deconditioning. Through patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and caregiver education.
Primary Responsibilities:- Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan of care
- Ensures the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care
- Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery process
- Completes documentation timely and accurately
- Supervises home health aide when RN is not active in the case
- Other duties as assigned
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications: - Current license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state you are assigned to work
- Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE
- Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
- One year related occupational therapy experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients
- If less than one (1) year experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established
- Current CPR certification
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $74,376 to $111,564 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
