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INPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST *FOR THE NEW NW SPECIALTY HOSPITAL** Per Diem Weekends

Southwest Healthcare System
RENO, Nevada, US
Part-time

Responsibilities Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at Sharlands Ave.

in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition.

We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries.

All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff.

Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com This Inpatient Occupational Therapist opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient weekend day shift schedule.

This position is for our NEW Rehab Hospital. This dynamic individual will be responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.

Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.

Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Job Duties / Responsibilities : Directs the occupational therapy department certified staff, including occupational Therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, occupational therapy certification applicants and occupational therapy students.

Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy.

This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general adult patient population. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Benefits for full and part time employees : Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : benefits.

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