Occupational Therapist FT Days Acute Care Therapies
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) Job Summary: The occupational therapist assesses, plans,
organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that help to
restore or improve function in activities of daily living,
functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination and
range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury.
Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a
cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner.
Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also
required in this role. Core Responsibilities and Essential
Functions: Treatment Planning and Provision of Care * Implements
the occupational therapy treatment plan * Selects appropriate
treatment activities to progress patient towards goals. * Revises
goals/plan of care with patient/family input * Provides ongoing
patient/family education and training * Provides discharge
instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as
appropriate * Acts as a referral source for staff, families,
physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation
services. Patient Assessment * In collaboration with the physician,
responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of
treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the
patients as related to the occupational therapy needs of the
patient. * Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the
patient and/or family members. * Establishes realistic discharge
plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.
Documentation * Documents the evaluation and plan of care according
to departmental guidelines * Documents each treatment session
according to departmental protocols * Completes and submits family
education, discharge and other required documentation within
facility and program guidelines. General requirements * Adheres to
ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that
conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity
and honesty. * Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to
work together. * Maintains confidentiality of all patient
information. * Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with
system policy and procedure. * Adheres to departmental dress code
policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge approp. *
Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing
with all team members. * Attends and participates in staff
meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and
other meetings as requested. * Organizes workload to complete
responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner. * Utilizes
materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner. *
Observes infection prevention precautions Customer Service *
Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology,
innovation and customer service. * Strives to make a difference in
the lives of our employees and patients. * Consistently applies
AIDET principles in all interactions with patients. * Encourages a
positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters
teamworkwith trust, support and collaboration. * Dmonstrates
knowledge of service recovery principles and implements
appropriately Professional Development * Participates in
professional development and mandatory education activities. *
Completes core and annual competencies according to established
departmental timelines. * Completes all educational requirements
required by discipline to maintain licensure. Also includes surgery
if interested. * Participates in orientation and training of new
employees. * Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system
mandatory requirements Performs other duties as assigned Complies
with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and
code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: - Bachelors
Occupational Therapy or Masters Occupational Therapy Required
Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are
required upon hire unless otherwise stated. - OT - Occupational
Therapist - BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support
- Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required
Minimum Experience: Required Minimum Skills: Effective
communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and
basic computer skills. Join us and discover the support to do more
meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the
most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that
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