Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Acute Care Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a variety of inpatient and /or outpatient areas, as assigned. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Performs other clinical, teaching and administrative duties as required. Serves as positive ambassador for all Rehabilitation Services. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and B.S. degree
• Must maintain a current unencumbered license or temporary permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in CT.
• All newly hired employees must have current BLS certification or obtain within two months of hire.
• The individual should demonstrate age-specific knowledge in basic anatomy and physiology, psychology and Occupational Therapy theory, evaluations, and treatment techniques to be applied to a diverse patient population.
• Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with patients, families and other providers in a synergistic manner are essential.
• The individual should also be willing and able to assume increased responsibilities as required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) to two (2) years' experience in an academic/large medical center based practice preferred.
• Experience working with children and/or adults depending on the assigned setting.
• Clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses to include post-surgical, developmental, neurological, genetic, oncologic, and traumatic.

Responsibilities

• Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
• Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care.
• Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and maintains an appropriate and compliant level of clinical supervision and documentation review/co-signature.
• Maintains concise and accurate patient care documentation and billing in accordance with system, hospital and department policy and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates participation in professional development and stays informed of current developments in the field by attending department in-services, and seeking opportunities to expand own knowledge of the profession and related fields.
• Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to Supervisor and takes corrective action to remove equipment from use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level