Occupational Therapist PD

University of Vermont Health; Colchester (VT); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Vermont Health system is seeking a dedicated occupational therapist to join an interdisciplinary team in acute rehabilitation. You will assess patients, design evidence-based treatment plans, and support successful discharges.

You will collaborate with the rehab team, educate patients and families, and may provide consultative services within the organization and community. Ongoing professional growth and commitment to quality patient care are valued.

Formación

• Bachelor's of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Vermont.

Responsabilidades

• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to acute rehabilitation patients.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to plan discharge and caregiver education.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers for continued care after discharge.
• Engage in consultative services within the organization and community to improve patient care.

Conocimientos

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed or eligible to practice Occupational Therapy in Vermont

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The occupational therapist is part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing evidence-based interventions to acute rehabilitation patients. The occupational therapist collaborates with the rehabilitation team to develop a comprehensive plan of care to prepare the patients for a successful discharge. They work with a variety of patient neurological diagnoses as well as patients post multi-trauma and amputation.

Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life. Educates and prepares patients/families and caregivers for continued care after discharge. The occupational therapist may be involved in consultative services within the organization and in the community. The occupational therapist demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care.

Education

• Bachelor's of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy program


• Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Vermont

Experience

Site specific