PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (PER DIEM DAYS) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Summerlin Hospital is a 496-bed facility featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of 450 deliveries per month; a Children’s Medical Center with a NICU, pediatric ICU, and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women’s health, and oncology care. The hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility, a Primary Stroke Center, and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program.

About the role

The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, seeks exceptional individuals who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals to deliver exemplary patient care, supported by advanced technological systems, performance improvement standards, a collaborative practice model, and ongoing education and development programs. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS).

Each employee participates in the UHS Service Excellence Program, guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork."

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive evaluation of performance components affecting activities of daily living (ADL) functioning.
• Deliver goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum level of independence for patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned unit/department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from a university program satisfying the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) academic and intern requirements for competence.
• Nevada State License as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Current BLS certification.

May work as a Graduate of Occupational Therapy with recognition of the Board of Occupational Therapist Examiners under on-site direct supervision.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Comprehensive education and training center.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS.
• Subsidies (where applicable).

About the employer

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 99,000 people and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and related services across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.