Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions to help patients develop, regain, or maintain the skills needed for daily living and work.
This role focuses on improving functional independence, safety, and quality of life for individuals with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges.
The Occupational Therapist collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care.



Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to assess functional abilities and limitations

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings

Provide therapeutic interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), motor skills, coordination, and functional mobility

Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications

Monitor patient progress, reassess outcomes, and modify treatment plans as needed

Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic strategies, safety techniques, and home programs

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards

Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care

Participate in care planning, case conferences, and discharge planning as applicable

Ensure compliance with ethical standards, infection control practices, and healthcare regulations



Required Qualifications

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.

Current Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the applicable state

Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, assessment tools, and treatment techniques

Ability to work with patients across diverse age groups and clinical conditions

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical documentation skills

Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems



Preferred Qualifications

Prior clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient, rehabilitation, school-based, or long-term care settings

Experience working with orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, or geriatric populations





Certifications

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification

CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (if required by facility or state regulations