Acute Hospital OT (Per Diem) — Sign-On Bonus

Northwest Specialty Hospital; Reno (NV); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition savings

Career development

Pet Insurance

Zusammenfassung

Universal Health Services seeks an on-site Occupational Therapist to support per diem work at the Northwest Reno facility. You will evaluate, plan, direct and administer OT modalities as prescribed to restore function and prevent disability after injury or illness.

The role involves supervising OT staff and students, assessing patient needs across age groups, and collaborating with physicians to optimize care in a private-room hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy.
• Three or more years of experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred.
• Current BLS certification.

Aufgaben

• Direct the occupational therapy department staff, assistants, and students.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness; recommend changes to physician.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and plan, re-evaluate as required.

Kenntnisse

Occupational Therapy

Staff supervision

Assessment & planning

Ausbildung

State licensure in Occupational Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

Per Diem positions may be eligible for our $2,000.00 sign-on bonus!

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services.

Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition. We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff.

The adult behavioral health services offered is an expansion to our current 50 and older program at NNMC. The new program will offer behavioral health services to all adults 18 years and older. The department is managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will experience an individualized care plan, inclusive of individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24-hour secure, compassionate environment.

Website: www.northernnevadahealth.com

This Acute Hospital Inpatient Occupational Therapist opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient schedule. This dynamic individual will be responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers 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. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Directs the occupational therapy department certified staff, including occupational Therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, occupational therapy certification applicants and occupational therapy students.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect. 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.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Per Diem positions may be eligible for our $2,000.00 sign-on bonus!
• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

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

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