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.
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Evaluate ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (e.g., bathing, dressing, eating)
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Identify deficits in strength, coordination, mobility, and cognition.
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Review medical history and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
- Develop short-term, functional, and patient-centered goals.
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Create individualized treatment plans focused on recovery and safety.
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Prioritize rapid improvement for discharge readiness.
- Train patients in ADLs (grooming, toileting, feeding, dressing).
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Improve upper body strength, coordination, and endurance.
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Work on mobility tasks like bed transfers, sitting balance, and basic ambulation.
- Address memory, attention, problem-solving, and safety awareness.
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Help patients with conditions like stroke, brain injury, or delirium.
- ️ 5. Safety & Discharge Planning
- Recommend adaptive equipment (e.g., walkers, grab bars, commodes)
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Assess home environment needs for safe discharge.
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Educate patients and families on fall prevention and precautions.
- Work closely with:
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Physicians
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Nurses
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Physical Therapists
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Speech Therapists
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Case managers
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Participate in discharge planning and care coordination meetings.
- Teach safe techniques for daily activities.
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Instruct caregivers on assisting patients properly.
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Provide energy conservation techniques.
- Initiate movement early (even in ICU settings when possible)
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Prevent complications like muscle wasting, pressure sores, and deconditioning.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
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Document progress, goals, and outcomes.
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Ensure compliance with hospital and insurance guidelines.
- Introduce assistive devices for independence.
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Train patients on proper usage.
- Short-term, high-impact interventions.
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Stabilization and functional independence.
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Safe and timely discharge planning.
