Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Implements treatment plans, contributes to case management and provides quality patient care.
• Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients.
• Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 1 year experience as an OT in a pediatrics setting
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of dictation equipment.
• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.