Job detail

Occupational Therapist, Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Grammar LLC

#Rehabilitation #Patient Assessment #Patient Safety #Occupational Therapy #Discharge Planning #ADLs #Basic Life Support #Acute Care #Clinical Documentation

Quick overview

The role involves assessing patients' physical and cognitive status to develop individualized treatment plans for recovery and safety. Key duties include training patients in activities of daily living, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and managing safe discharge planning.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a current state license. Basic Life Support certification is required, while experience in outpatient, rehabilitation, or acute care is preferred.

postgraduate degreePatient EducationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDischarge PlanningPatient EvaluationFunctional RehabilitationPerceptual TrainingAdaptive Equipment TrainingADL TrainingCognitive TrainingEarly Mobilization

Job description

Role

Occupational
Therapist,
ACU
Location:
Sierra
Vista,
AZ-85635
Position: Full Time + Benefits

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Current Occupational Therapy license in state of practice. Basic Life Support certification.

Nice to Have

Outpatient, Rehabilitation, or Acute Care Experience.

Responsibilities

🏥 1. Patient Evaluation & Assessment

Assess physical, cognitive, and emotional status after illness, injury, or surgery. Evaluate ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (e.g., bathing, dressing, eating) Identify deficits in strength, coordination, mobility, and cognition. Review medical history and collaborate with physicians and nurses.

🛠️ 2. Treatment Planning & Goal Setting

Develop short-term, functional, and patient-centered goals. Create individualized treatment plans focused on recovery and safety. Prioritize rapid improvement for discharge readiness.

💪 3. Functional Rehabilitation

Train patients in ADLs (grooming, toileting, feeding, dressing). Improve upper body strength, coordination, and endurance. Work on mobility tasks like bed transfers, sitting balance, and basic ambulation.

🧠 4. Cognitive & Perceptual Training

Address memory, attention, problem-solving, and safety awareness. Help patients with conditions like stroke, brain injury, or delirium.

⚠️ 5. Safety & Discharge Planning

Recommend adaptive equipment (e.g., walkers, grab bars, commodes) Assess home environment needs for safe discharge. Educate patients and families on fall prevention and precautions.

🤝 6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Work closely with

Physicians Nurses Physical Therapists Speech Therapists Case managers Participate in discharge planning and care coordination meetings.

📋 7. Patient & Family Education

Teach safe techniques for daily activities. Instruct caregivers on assisting patients properly. Provide energy conservation techniques.

🏃 8. Early Mobilization

Initiate movement early (even in ICU settings when possible) Prevent complications like muscle wasting, pressure sores, and deconditioning.