Occupational Therapist

Salem Regional Medical Center•Salem, OH

53d

About The Position

SRMC Has an Exciting Opportunity for Qualified Candidates! Position: Per Diem Occupational Therapist Department : Occupational Therapy Shift: Days, Some Weekends ‍ PURPOSE The primary purpose of your job position as an Occupational Therapist is to perform assigned duties in an efficient manner, in accordance with established procedures, and as directed by your supervisor to assure that a successful, viable department is maintained at all times, along with deliveries excellent patient care. Under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director: Assists in the coordination of activities in the Occupational Therapy Department; coordinates and performs activities dealing with patient evaluations and treatments; coordinates Occupational Therapy program with other hospital departments; plans and presents staff development programs and maintains departmental records; responsible for supplies and equipment; may perform other tasks and assignments as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from a nationally recognized accredited college or university.
Experience is preferable but new grads are acceptable.
Current Ohio License in Occupational Therapy in compliance with the Ohio OT/PT/AT Licensing.
Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
CPR Certification.
Must be familiar with different types of equipment use in therapy.
Be able to treat a variety of injuries and medical conditions.
Must act quickly in emergencies.
Competent in the use of Goniometers, Dynamometers, Cognitive/Perceptual Standardized Testing, Sensory Evaluations.
Maintains knowledge of the patient’s age specific needs, infant, child/adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Responsibilities

Assists in the coordination of activities in the Occupational Therapy Department
Coordinates and performs activities dealing with patient evaluations and treatments
Coordinates Occupational Therapy program with other hospital departments
Plans and presents staff development programs and maintains departmental records
Responsible for supplies and equipment
May perform other tasks and assignments as assigned