Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Neuro (Part-Time)
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Roswell
Posted on: June 8, 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 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 gives you
more.
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 teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
Demonstrates 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:
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise
stated.
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Required Minimum Skills:
Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team
oriented, and basic computer skills.
Keywords: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc., Athens , Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Neuro (Part-Time), Healthcare , Roswell, Georgia
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