Occupational Therapist [Per Diem]
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. STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital DEPARTMENT: Occupational Therapy SCHEDULE: Days, 6-8 hr. shifts, one (1) weekend shift a month Required Qualifications: Current NYS Occupational Therapist License or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist. Degree in Occupational Therapy, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate. Acute care experience is required Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused Excellent communication and customer service skills Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) to six (6) months of previous experience preferred For ElderONE Employment: 1 year of experience with the frail elderly population preferred
Requirements
- Current NYS Occupational Therapist License or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Degree in Occupational Therapy, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate.
- Acute care experience is required
- Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Three (3) to six (6) months of previous experience preferred
- For ElderONE Employment: 1 year of experience with the frail elderly population preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluation & Development. 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
- Documentation & Communication. 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
- Employee Development. Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers as assigned; develop and conduct in-service training programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
