Occupational Therapist
WellStar Health Systems
Job Description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift The work schedule for this role is Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (30 min lunch). Job Summary: The occupational therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that help to restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury.
Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Treatment Planning and Provision of Care Implements the occupational therapy treatment plan Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input Provides ongoing patient/family education and training Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services. Patient Assessment In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the occupational therapy needs of the patient. Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the p