ACUTE HOSPITAL INPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, Per Diem

Universal Health Services; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 55,104 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Group is seeking an inpatient Occupational Therapist for a per diem role in Sparks, NV. You will evaluate, plan, direct and administer OT modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician to restore function after injury or disability.

The therapist assists patients to reach maximum performance within their capabilities and will participate in comprehensive assessments across neonate to geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy.
• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Observes and evaluates treatment effect. Recommends change to physician if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation – makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Geriatric care

Clinical assessment

Job description

Responsibilities

This Inpatient Occupational Therapist opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient flexible schedule. The dynamic individual will be responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. They will administer treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. The therapist will assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Observes and evaluates treatment effect. Recommends change to physician if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general adult patient population.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation – makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Benefits for Full and Part Time Employees

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy
• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred
• Current BCLS certification

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