Occupational Therapist
Springfield, Missouri Area
Ranked in the top 10% of rehabilitation hospitals according to Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation, Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is focused on patient and family needs for a safe return home. Responsibilities as an occupational therapist here includes:- Collaboration with families and patients with diagnoses including traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, joint replacements, and debility secondary to a chronic condition- Evaluation of patients' functional independence primarily in ADLs and IADLs with considerations of work, leisure, and sleep- Preparation for patients' return to the community through client-centered interventions focused on increasing independence and safety during daily activities- Contribution to patients' discharge plans along with physicians, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, care managers, and nurses