Rehabilitation Staff Therapist - Occupational Therapist
About The Position
Provides therapy treatment or diagnostic services to patients and clinical instruction. Evaluates and/or treats patients by planning therapy programs, treatment plans, goals, and treatment frequency. Modifies treatment plans as necessary, develops in-service programs for clinical instruction, and oversees students’ application of clinical techniques. UMC is an academic medical center and the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District. It provides the highest level of care in Nevada and is home to the state’s only nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. The posting states that in 2026 UMC became the first and only Magnet®-Recognized hospital in Nevada. The position offers an employer-paid Nevada PERS pension plan and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited program in the appropriate physical medicine field.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- A valid State of Nevada license as an Occupational Therapist. New graduates must have a provisional license and will work under monitoring and supervision by a licensed therapist.
- Obtain and maintain a valid Nevada therapist license within six months of employment; failure to obtain or maintain licensure will result in termination.
- Knowledge of assessment, evaluation, and treatment techniques; medical terminology; clinical evaluation and assessment; CPR and First Aid; relevant anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, modalities, and pathologies; discipline-specific equipment; clinical instruction and assessment; specialty-area techniques and trends; safety practices; patient rights; infection control; hazardous-material handling; emergency response; and age-specific patient care.
- Skill in observing patients and determining treatment needs; developing and implementing treatment plans; assisting with clinical instruction; practicing universal precautions; using discipline-specific equipment; communicating with diverse people under stressful conditions; maintaining effective working relationships; and using equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
- Physical ability to work in a clinical setting, stand and/or walk for extended periods, examine and treat patients, use standard equipment and read printed materials including a VDT screen, and communicate in person and by telephone.
- Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Nice To Haves
- Recent occupational therapy experience in a fast-paced acute care facility and/or rehabilitation facility.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy treatment or diagnostic services to patients.
- Evaluate and/or treat patients by planning therapy programs, treatment plans, goals, and frequency of treatment.
- Modify treatment plans as necessary.
- Develop in-service programs for clinical instruction.
- Oversee students’ application of clinical techniques.
Benefits
- Employer-paid Nevada PERS pension plan.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Job Type
Full-time
