ACUTE REHAB OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, Full Time

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation offered

Benefits package

Tuition savings

Career development

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the new 22-bed Acute Rehab Hospital in Northwest Reno.

The role involves evaluating, planning, directing and administering OT modalities for patients during acute rehab stays, with an emphasis on restoring function after stroke, injury or disability. The position requires state OT licensure, 3+ years of experience, and BCLS certification.

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

• Direct the therapy department certified staff, including therapy assistants and aides.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects; recommend changes to physician as needed.
• Assess patients for therapy needs and perform reassessments per policy, including geriatric and adult populations.
• Apply critical thinking and independent judgment in a demanding environment.
• Ensure documentation meets requirements and treatment uses evidence-based approaches.
• Participate in infection control and CQI activities; coordinate with staff.

Education

Occupational Therapy licensure

BCLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

**$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS & RELOCATION OFFERED**

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 offers 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 conditions. 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.

Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com

**RELOCATION OFFERED

This Occupational Therapist opportunity is full time @ 40 hours per week, offers full benefits, and a convenient day shift schedule. This position is for ourNEW 22 bed Acute Rehab Hospital in Northwest Reno.We are searching for a dynamicOccupational Therapist. You will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical/occupational therapy modalities of treatment for patients during their acute rehab stay. Therapists administer treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability from diagnoses such as stroke, amputation, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department such as interdisciplinary team meetings, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Ensures that documentation meets requirements, and treatment uses an evidence based approach. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for direction of the therapy department certified staff, including therapy assistants and aides.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed.
• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes geriatric patients and the general adult patient population.
• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to work in a demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timeliness and requirements.
• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies
• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, costumerservice and community relations abilities.
• Able to retain and apply new knowledge and skills
• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Full-Time positions may be eligible for our $10,000.00 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

Occupational Therapist requirements

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

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.