Per Diem Rehabilitation Staff Therapist - Occupational Therapist

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides effective therapy treatment or diagnostics of patients and clinical instruction. Evaluates and/or treats a patient by planning therapy programs, treatment plans, goals, and frequency of treatment. Modifies treatment plans as necessary and/or develops in-service programs for clinical instruction; and oversees the application of clinical techniques by students.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program in the appropriate physical medicine field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Valid License by the State of Nevada as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist.
• For new grads a Provisional License is required and work will be monitored and supervised by a Licensed Therapist.
• A valid State of Nevada license as a Therapist (PT, OT, or Speech) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• Knowledge of effective assessment, evaluation and treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Knowledge of clinical approach to evaluation and/or assessment of patients.
• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, modalities/physical agents, pathologies/pathophysiology specific to therapy discipline.
• Knowledge of operation, maintenance and instruction of equipment specific to discipline.
• Knowledge of clinical instruction and assessment.
• Knowledge of techniques and trends applicable to specialty area.
• Knowledge of department and hospital safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of patient rights.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of age specific patient care practices.
• Skill in observing patient and/or determining treatment needs.
• Skill in developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Skill in assisting in developing and implementing clinical instruction.
• Skill in practicing universal precautions.
• Skill in using equipment specific to therapy discipline.
• Skill in communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.
• Skill in efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
• Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting, including stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, and strength to examine and treat patients.
• Vision to use standard equipment and read printed materials including a VDT screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.
• Strength and agility to exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Recent OT experience in a fast paced Acute Care Facility and/or Rehab facility

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and/or treats a patient by planning therapy programs, treatment plans, goals, and frequency of treatment.
• Modifies treatment plans as necessary.
• Develops in-service programs for clinical instruction.
• Oversees the application of clinical techniques by students.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree