Per Diem Occupational Therapist — Acute Rehab & Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Career development opportunities

Excellent benefits

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Tuition savings to continue your nursi

Pet Insurance

Discounted stock plan

Job summary

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem role in Reno, NV. You will evaluate, plan, direct and administer OT modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician to restore function and prevent disability.

You will supervise department staff, observe treatment effects, and perform assessments across neonatal to geriatric patients, supporting recovery from stroke, injury, or disability.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy.
• Three (3) or more years of previous 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.

Job description

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem role in Reno, NV. You will evaluate, plan, direct and administer OT modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician to restore function and prevent disability.

You will supervise department staff, observe treatment effects, and perform assessments across neonatal to geriatric patients, supporting recovery from stroke, injury, or disability.