Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Job Description

As a per diem Therapist, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers. The per diem therapist may be employed in any one of the rehab settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process. Feedback from the per diem therapist is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
• OT License - Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment
• Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served - Age Specific Competencies
• Learning, exhibiting, demonstrating, modeling, teaching and/or leading consistent proficiency for entry or advanced level - depending on years of experience, setting defined
• Competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retail Savings Match
• An Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• A health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining