What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Professional - UW Health position at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital?
Job Description
The Occupational Therapist will assume responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students. The ideal candidate will have current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located and previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
Why Work With Us
The Occupational Therapist will assume responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students. The ideal candidate will have current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located and previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients' needs and identify and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
- Observe and evaluate treatment effect and recommend changes as needed.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation and make appropriate interventions.
- Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
Why Work With Us
- Proudly serving the Madison metropolitan area.
- Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.
