Occupational Therapist — Per Diem with Growth & Benefits

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green, KY seeks an Occupational Therapist for a Per Diem position. You will evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans to address brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations and multiple traumas.

The role requires current and valid state licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification; post-offer testing (POETs) may be part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients; ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Skills

State licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green, KY seeks an Occupational Therapist for a Per Diem position. You will evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans to address brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations and multiple traumas.

The role requires current and valid state licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification; post-offer testing (POETs) may be part of onboarding.