Occupational Therapist

Rochester Regional Health

31d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist, your strong attention to detail and excellent evaluation skills are crucial to successfully restoring or improving each patient’s optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life. Position Summary: Upon referral, evaluates patients. Develops and implements rehabilitative treatment programs for the purpose of restoring or improving the patient’s optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) to six (6) months of previous experience preferred
• Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• For ElderONE Employment: 1 year of experience with the frail elderly population preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluation & Development. Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patients using evaluation protocols, standardized tests and clinical observations; develop and implement treatment plans, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them; adjust treatment plan and goals as needed
• Documentation & Communication. Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge status; counsel and teach patients and families; coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals, and discuss changes in treatment programs with MDs
• Employee Development. Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers as assigned; develop and conduct in-service training programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees