INPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, Per Diem

UHS•Reno, NV

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering a wide range of services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services. The center values compassion, empathy, teamwork, quality, ethics, respect, service excellence, and innovation. This per diem Inpatient Occupational Therapist opportunity offers a convenient schedule and involves the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician. The role focuses on restoring function and preventing disability, helping patients achieve maximum performance and functioning within their capabilities. Sierra Medical Center is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a large provider of hospital and healthcare services across the U.S. and U.K.

Requirements

Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

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

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.