Grammar LLC
Location
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Salary
$80,000 - $114,000 / YEAR
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.
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.
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Current Occupational Therapy license in state of practice. Basic Life Support certification.
Outpatient, Rehabilitation, or Acute Care Experience.
🏥 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
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.
📑 9. Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate and timely patient records. Document progress, goals, and outcomes. Ensure compliance with hospital and insurance guidelines.
🧩 10. Use of Adaptive Techniques & Equipment
Introduce assistive devices for independence. Train patients on proper usage.
🔍 Key Focus in Acute Care
Short-term, high-impact interventions. Stabilization and functional independence. Safe and timely discharge planning.
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