Occupational Therapist, (Outpatient)
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Job Location:
Sierra Vista, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role: Occupational Therapist
Location: Sierra Vista AZ-85635
Position: Full Time Benefits
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current Occupational Therapy license in state of practice.
Basic Life Support certification.
Nice to Have:
Outpatient experience.
Responsibilities:
1. Patient Evaluation & Assessment
- Assess physical cognitive and emotional status after illness injury or surgery.
- Evaluate ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (e.g. bathing dressing eating)
- Identify deficits in strength coordination mobility and cognition.
- Review medical history and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
2. Treatment Planning & Goal Setting
- Develop short-term functional and patient-centered goals.
- Create individualized treatment plans focused on recovery and safety.
- Prioritize rapid improvement for discharge readiness.
3. Functional Rehabilitation
- Train patients in ADLs (grooming toileting feeding dressing).
- Improve upper body strength coordination and endurance.
- Work on mobility tasks like bed transfers sitting balance and basic ambulation.
4. Cognitive & Perceptual Training
- Address memory attention problem-solving and safety awareness.
- Help patients with conditions like stroke brain injury or delirium.
5. Safety & Discharge Planning
- Recommend adaptive equipment (e.g. walkers grab bars commodes)
- Assess home environment needs for safe discharge.
- Educate patients and families on fall prevention and precautions.
6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Physical Therapists
- Speech Therapists
- Case managers
- Participate in discharge planning and care coordination meetings.
7. Patient & Family Education
- Teach safe techniques for daily activities.
- Instruct caregivers on assisting patients properly.
- Provide energy conservation techniques.
8. Early Mobilization
- Initiate movement early (even in ICU settings when possible)
- Prevent complications like muscle wasting pressure sores and deconditioning.
9. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
- Document progress goals and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with hospital and insurance guidelines.
10. Use of Adaptive Techniques & Equipment
- Introduce assistive devices for independence.
- Train patients on proper usage.
Key Focus in Acute Care
- Short-term high-impact interventions.
- Stabilization and functional independence.
- Safe and timely discharge planning.
