What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Therapist position at University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital?
University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital offers a unique opportunity for a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team.
About Us
We are a 50-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospitals. Our mission is to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with effective oral and written communication skills in English to provide occupational therapy services to patients in need of continued care to recover completely. The successful candidate will work cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Key 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.
- Observes and evaluates treatment effect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
- Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
