Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (Per Diem)

About the role

Position Description
We are currently looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Inpatient Rehab team at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough evaluation of patient’s level of function, including upper extremity strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, perceptual-cognitive motor function, and functional abilities of daily living.
• Establishes measurable goals with the patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needs.
• Implements, delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making.
• Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use.
• Completes all documentation including but not limited to: evaluation, care plan and goals, patient status and progress, visits, patient discharge summary, and patient care transition plan and summary.
• Participates in patient transition planning and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care.
• Helps to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other community resources as related to care transition planning.

Qualifications

• Inpatient Rehab working experience or affiliation highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• Licence to practice as an OT in the state of CT.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®).