Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care in inpatient and/or outpatient settings in Vermont. You will evaluate functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement targeted interventions to improve independence in activities of daily living, work, and self-care.

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Qualifications

• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered occupational therapy care in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide targeted interventions to improve independence in activities of daily living, work, and self-care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and carryover of strategies.
• Document clinical findings and care provided in the EHR.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and learning initiatives serving diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered occupational therapy care in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide targeted interventions to improve independence in activities of daily living, work, and self-care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and carryover of strategies.
• Document clinical findings and care provided in the EHR.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and learning initiatives serving diverse communities.

Job description

Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered occupational therapy care in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Evaluate patients’ functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide targeted interventions to improve independence in activities of daily living, work, and self-care.

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments and determine occupational therapy needs
• Plan and implement individualized treatment interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and carryover of strategies
• Document clinical findings and care provided in the EHR
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and learning initiatives serving diverse communities