Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Cumming, GA

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care hospital setting supporting patients across multiple medical and surgical specialties. The ideal candidate will have recent acute care experience and be comfortable treating a diverse patient population including ICU, neurological, orthopedic, and medically complex patients.

Both local and travel candidates are accepted for this opportunity.

Assignment Details

• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts
• Standard Schedule:
  • Sunday
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Friday

Shift Options

• 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Schedule may vary based on department needs

Weekend & Holiday Requirements

• 4 weekend shifts required every 4 weeks
• Holiday coverage required

Department Overview

• Acute Care Occupational Therapy Department
• Supports patients throughout the hospital based on physician orders

Patient Population

• ICU patients
• Stroke and neurological patients
• Orthopedic patients
• General debility and medically complex patients
• Medical and surgical acute care diagnoses

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with functional limitations and rehabilitation needs
• Develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on mobility, ADLs, strength, cognition, and functional independence
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans and adaptive strategies
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within Cerner

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 15–18 months of recent Occupational Therapy experience within specialty required
• Acute Care experience strongly preferred

Certifications & Licensure

• Active Georgia OT license required
• Current AHA BLS certification required

EMR Experience

• One Chart / Cerner experience preferred

For more details reach at dparmar@navitashealth.com