Occupational Therapist - Acute Care [Per Diem]
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist evaluates referred patients and develops and implements rehabilitative treatment programs to restore or improve each patient’s optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life. The position is per diem at Newark-Wayne Hospital in Newark, New York, in the Occupational Therapy department. The schedule is a day shift, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weekday availability is required, along with a weekend rotation of one day per month. The role includes evaluating patients with standardized tests, evaluation protocols, and clinical observations; setting and adjusting treatment plans and goals; documenting patient care and progress; educating patients and families; coordinating with other health professionals and physicians; and supporting the development of personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers.
Requirements
- 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.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused.
- Weekday availability and participation in a weekend rotation of one day per month.
- Physical ability to meet moderate clinical demands, including continual movement, standing, walking, lifting 20–50 pounds, pushing and pulling medical equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
Nice To Haves
- Three to six months of previous experience 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 plans and goals as needed.
- Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status.
- Counsel and teach patients and families.
- Coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals and discuss treatment-program changes with physicians.
- Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers as assigned.
- Develop and conduct in-service training programs.
