OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (PER DIEM)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health Specialty Hospital in Las Vegas seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate ADL functioning and provide goal-oriented rehabilitation to maximize independence. The role requires a degree in OT, Nevada licensure, NBCOT certification, and BLS.

You will contribute as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery within an orthopedic rehab setting. Candidates must demonstrate clinical knowledge for all ages served and uphold standards of care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education and licensure as required by state and national boards.
• Competence to provide ADL-focused evaluation and therapy.
• Ability to work with diverse patient ages on rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of performance components affecting ADL functioning.
• Deliver goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum independence.
• Collaborate with a care team to plan patient rehabilitation.

Skills

ADL evaluation

Goal-oriented treatment

Patient care skills

Geriatric care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Nevada State License as Registered Occupational Therapist

NBCOT Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Valley Health Specialty Hospitalis the first orthopedic surgery and inpatient rehabilitation facility in the Las Vegas area. The Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first of its kind to offer both specialty orthopedics and inpatient rehab in one location.

Job Description: Responsible for providing a comprehensive evaluation of performance components affecting ADL functioning and providing goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum level of independence.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from a university program satisfying the American

Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) academic and intern requirements for competence.

License/Certification: Nevada State License as a Registered Occupational Therapist. Current certification from the

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Current BLS certification.

Other:

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service to the age of the

patients served on the assigned unit/department.

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