Per Diem NICU Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

UHS; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and PTO

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center in Reno, NV is seeking an Acute Hospital NICU Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage. The role involves evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician.

You will help patients reach maximum function, spanning neonates to geriatric populations, while coordinating care with physicians and therapy staff. The position offers a flexible per diem schedule and growth opportunities within UHS.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy.
• One year NICU experience.
• Three or more years of experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Directs the occupational therapy department certified staff, including occupational Therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, occupational therapy certification applicants and occupational therapy students.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general adult patient population.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Education

Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy

One year NICU experience

Three or more years of experience in all aspects of occupational therapy

Current BLS certification

Job description

Sierra Medical Center in Reno, NV is seeking an Acute Hospital NICU Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage. The role involves evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician.

You will help patients reach maximum function, spanning neonates to geriatric populations, while coordinating care with physicians and therapy staff. The position offers a flexible per diem schedule and growth opportunities within UHS.