What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Community Rehabilitation Hospital South?
Job Title:
Occupational Therapist
Job Summary:
A career at Community Rehabilitation Hospital South is a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for patients in the Indianapolis area who need continued care to recover completely.
Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students.
- Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
- Works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short- and long-term goals.
- Recommends change to physician, if needed.
Qualifications:
- Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
- Inpatient rehab experience preferred, but not required.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
About Us:
Community Rehabilitation Hospital South strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and our Stroke Specialty Program.
