Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Springfield, CO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation

Location: Springfield, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Rehabilitation Therapy

Position Summary

Responsible for screening, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients across multiple settings including inpatient, Long Term Care, Alzheimer's, Home Health, and outpatient. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments according to treatment plans.
• Assist Occupational Therapist with tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
• Observe, record, and report patient conditions, reactions, and responses.
• Maintain daily treatment records and document progress notes.
• Assist with admission screenings.
• Consult with family members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Care for Occupational Therapy Department equipment.
• Support in-service programs and meetings.
• Pursue continuing education to maintain clinical currency.
• Comply with regulatory and professional standards, including quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Attend meetings and in-service sessions as directed.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Directly supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Additional Requirements

• BLS/BCLS certification required.

Systems Used

• EMR systems: Cerner and Matrix