Occupational Therapist - Acute Care [Per Diem]
Rochester Regional Health•Newark, NJ
•Onsite
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 role includes conducting evaluations, setting and adjusting treatment goals, documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, coordinating care with other health professionals, and supporting the development of personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers. This per diem position is based at Newark-Wayne Hospital in Newark, New York. It is scheduled for day shifts of six hours, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weekday availability is required, along with a weekend rotation of one day per month.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Three to six months of previous experience.
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 evaluation, 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.
