Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

As our Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. Every day you will be expected to assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations/re-evaluations, discharge summaries progressing patients toward goals and accurately documents results written/electronically on inpatients/outpatients and home environment according to SRDH and occupational therapy practice standards.
• Performs appropriate treatment which may include, but not limited to proper use of modalities and therapeutic procedures to maximize functional skills toward independence with activities of daily living.
• Uses equipment specific to age and size of patient.
• Maintains a safe environment considering the patient's unique circumstances and risk factors related to age, physical limitations and mental status.
• Uses office or other Rehab equipment effectively & efficiently.
• Critical Thinking/Problem solving

Requirements

• Nevada BLS-American Heart Association
• Preferred: Completed post graduate education, or possesses certification or CEU's in acute care, geriatrics, splinting, hand therapy, orthopaedics, pediatrics, NICU & neurology or any other clinically relevant coursework/seminars, and 1 year of hospital based, acute care practice.

Qualifications

Required Occupational Therapist:

• Completed post graduate education, or possesses certification or CEU's in acute care, geriatrics, splinting, hand therapy, orthopaedics, pediatrics, NICU & neurology or any other clinically relevant coursework/seminars, and 1 year of hospital based, acute care practice.