ACUTE HOSPITAL INPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, Per Diem

UHS•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Inpatient Occupational Therapist opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient flexible schedule. This dynamic individual will be responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Requirements

Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy.
Current BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.