Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

On-campus discounts

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a per diem Therapist to provide high-quality rehabilitation services across various settings. This role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, assessment of patient needs, and the delivery of discipline-specific interventions. Candidates must have an OT License from Virginia/West Virginia or a transitional license at hire, with additional BLS certification required. Valley Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• OT License from Virginia/West Virginia or transitional license at hire.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and respond to referrals.
• Assess patients and provide interventions to enhance functional independence.
• Mentor less experienced therapists and pursue continuing education.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective patient interaction

Ability to teach and mentor

Discipline-specific interventions

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Master's in Occupational Therapy

Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

As a per diem Therapist at Valley Health, the employee supports the Mission and Vision by providing high-quality, best-practice rehabilitation services. The per diem therapist may be employed in any rehab setting, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, responds to physician referrals, determines skilled and medically necessary needs, and provides discipline-specific interventions to improve safety and functional independence. Feedback from the therapist informs patient progression through the continuum of care. The therapist maintains professional competence, identifies educational needs, seeks learning opportunities, provides mentorship to less experienced therapists, and adheres to licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines. The role emphasizes timely, efficient service and ongoing exploration of best practices for program development and process improvement, while supporting departmental, hospital, and organizational initiatives and timely communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and respond to physician referrals.
• Assess patients to determine skilled and medically necessary needs.
• Provide discipline-specific interventions to improve safety and functional independence during the rehab process.
• Offer feedback to determine and recommend patient progression through the continuum of care.
• Maintain professional competence and pursue continuing education; mentor less experienced therapists.
• Deliver rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines.
• Engage in research of best practices for program development and process improvement.
• Stay aligned with departmental, hospital, and organizational initiatives and maintain professional communication.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's, Master\'s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.

Certification & Licensures

• OT License - Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. Competent to interact with patients according to age-specific competencies. Demonstrated ability to learn, exhibit, demonstrate, model, teach, and lead with proficiency in discipline-specific interventions based on experience and setting.

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Physical Demands

23 A Therapist

Benefits

Valley Health offers competitive salary and benefits for full-time employees, including:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing
• Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account and flexible spending accounts for childcare, life insurance, disability, and professional development. Additional perks include on-campus discounts. For full details, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.