What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Expert position at St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital?
Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. 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. Our goal is to help patients regain independence and improve their overall quality of life.
What You Will Do in This Role
You will assume responsibility and accountability for the care of patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students. You will assess patients' needs, identify and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions, and work cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. You will also observe and evaluate treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals, and recommend change to physician, if needed.
Qualifications
You must have current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located. Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy is preferred but not required. Effective oral and written communication skills in English are essential, with additional languages preferred. Current CPR/BLS certification is also required.
What You Will Do in This Role
You will assume responsibility and accountability for the care of patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students. You will assess patients' needs, identify and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions, and work cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. You will also observe and evaluate treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals, and recommend change to physician, if needed.
Qualifications
You must have current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located. Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy is preferred but not required. Effective oral and written communication skills in English are essential, with additional languages preferred. Current CPR/BLS certification is also required.
