Occupational Therapist [Per Diem] - Acute Care

Rochester Regional Health • Muscatine, IA

1d • $69,000 - $99,840 • 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. This is a Per Diem position located at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY, within the Occupational Therapy Department. The schedule is for day shifts, with 2-8 hour shifts available, typically from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, offering flexible start and end times. Weekend shift options are also available.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate.
• Current NYS Occupational Therapist License or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) to six (6) months of previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Career Level: Mid Level