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Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and patient-centered Occupational Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team in our Georgia network of hospitals and outpatient sites. As an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team, the Occupational Therapist will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment to patients across the lifespan who are experiencing physical, cognitive, or psychosocial challenges that impact their ability to perform daily activities. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and social workers, this role focuses on helping patients regain function, maximize independence, and safely transition to home or the next level of care.
The Occupational Therapist will perform thorough assessments, develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions that may include therapeutic exercise, ADL and IADL training, cognitive and perceptual retraining, neuromuscular re-education, functional mobility training, adaptive equipment and splinting, and patient and family education. The therapist will document all evaluations, goals, progress notes, and discharge plans in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with Piedmont Healthcare policies, professional practice standards, and regulatory requirements.
In this role, the Occupational Therapist will actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences, contribute to discharge planning, and provide recommendations for durable medical equipment, home modifications, and community resources. The therapist will educate patients, families, and caregivers about home exercise programs, compensatory strategies, energy conservation, safety awareness, and techniques to improve participation in meaningful daily activities. The Occupational Therapist will also precept or mentor students and new staff as appropriate, sharing knowledge and supporting professional growth.
Aligned with Piedmont Healthcares culture of respect, innovation, and teamwork, the Occupational Therapist is expected to maintain strong communication skills, demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced clinical environment, and collaborate effectively with colleagues to support high-quality, patient-centered care. The therapist will engage in ongoing professional development, participate in in-service education and quality improvement initiatives, and incorporate current evidence-based practice into daily clinical decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients lives while growing professionally within a supportive and inclusive healthcare system committed to continuous learning and advancement.
Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for patients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments impacting daily function
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and functional goals in collaboration with patients, families, and the care team
Provide therapeutic interventions including ADL/IADL training, therapeutic exercise, cognitive and perceptual retraining, neuromuscular re-education, and functional mobility training
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices
Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment, splints, durable medical equipment, and home or workplace modifications
Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences, contributing to discharge planning and continuity of care
Adhere to professional, ethical, and regulatory standards while following Piedmont Healthcare policies and clinical protocols
Collaborate with other rehabilitation professionals, nursing, and medical staff to coordinate and optimize patient care
Engage in ongoing professional development, quality improvement activities, and in-service education; mentor students or new staff as appropriate
Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment planning
Knowledge of functional anatomy, kinesiology, and pathophysiology
ADL and IADL training
Neuromuscular re-education and therapeutic exercise
Cognitive and perceptual retraining
Functional mobility and transfer training
Splinting and basic orthotic fabrication or fitting
Assessment and recommendation of adaptive equipment and DME
Patient and family education
Interdisciplinary teamwork and communication
Electronic medical record documentation
Time management and caseload prioritization
Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
Understanding of rehabilitation regulations and payer requirements (e.g., Medicare, insurance documentation)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Current Georgia state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
NBCOT certification as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) preferred or obtained within required timeframe
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Previous experience in acute care, inpatient, or outpatient rehabilitation preferred
The Occupational Therapist will perform thorough assessments, develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions that may include therapeutic exercise, ADL and IADL training, cognitive and perceptual retraining, neuromuscular re-education, functional mobility training, adaptive equipment and splinting, and patient and family education. The therapist will document all evaluations, goals, progress notes, and discharge plans in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with Piedmont Healthcare policies, professional practice standards, and regulatory requirements.
In this role, the Occupational Therapist will actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences, contribute to discharge planning, and provide recommendations for durable medical equipment, home modifications, and community resources. The therapist will educate patients, families, and caregivers about home exercise programs, compensatory strategies, energy conservation, safety awareness, and techniques to improve participation in meaningful daily activities. The Occupational Therapist will also precept or mentor students and new staff as appropriate, sharing knowledge and supporting professional growth.
Aligned with Piedmont Healthcares culture of respect, innovation, and teamwork, the Occupational Therapist is expected to maintain strong communication skills, demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced clinical environment, and collaborate effectively with colleagues to support high-quality, patient-centered care. The therapist will engage in ongoing professional development, participate in in-service education and quality improvement initiatives, and incorporate current evidence-based practice into daily clinical decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients lives while growing professionally within a supportive and inclusive healthcare system committed to continuous learning and advancement.
Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for patients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments impacting daily function
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and functional goals in collaboration with patients, families, and the care team
Provide therapeutic interventions including ADL/IADL training, therapeutic exercise, cognitive and perceptual retraining, neuromuscular re-education, and functional mobility training
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices
Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment, splints, durable medical equipment, and home or workplace modifications
Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences, contributing to discharge planning and continuity of care
Adhere to professional, ethical, and regulatory standards while following Piedmont Healthcare policies and clinical protocols
Collaborate with other rehabilitation professionals, nursing, and medical staff to coordinate and optimize patient care
Engage in ongoing professional development, quality improvement activities, and in-service education; mentor students or new staff as appropriate
Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment planning
Knowledge of functional anatomy, kinesiology, and pathophysiology
ADL and IADL training
Neuromuscular re-education and therapeutic exercise
Cognitive and perceptual retraining
Functional mobility and transfer training
Splinting and basic orthotic fabrication or fitting
Assessment and recommendation of adaptive equipment and DME
Patient and family education
Interdisciplinary teamwork and communication
Electronic medical record documentation
Time management and caseload prioritization
Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
Understanding of rehabilitation regulations and payer requirements (e.g., Medicare, insurance documentation)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Current Georgia state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
NBCOT certification as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) preferred or obtained within required timeframe
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Previous experience in acute care, inpatient, or outpatient rehabilitation preferred
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