Occupational Therapist - Acute Rehab [Per Diem]
Rochester Regional Health•Muscatine, IA
•$69,000 - $99,840•Onsite
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist assesses and restores patients’ function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by designing, planning, and implementing medically prescribed occupational therapy interventions. The role focuses on restoring or improving each patient’s optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life while providing superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values. The position is based at RRH Golisano Rehab (Unity Hospital) in Rochester, New York, in the Rehabilitation Clinic. It is per diem and scheduled for day shifts, 8 hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current New York State Occupational Therapist license or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused approach.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Occupational Therapy experience is preferred.
- Three to six months of previous experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform complete initial evaluations 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 plans and goals as needed.
- Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status.
- Counsel and teach patients and their families.
- Coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals and discuss changes in treatment programs with physicians.
- Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers as assigned.
- Develop and conduct in-service training programs.
- Model the Brand Promise and Core Values while providing customer service.
