Occupational Therapy Specialist

Occupational Therapy Specialist (PRN - Week Days - $50 Hour)

Join our dynamic team where effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with patients, families, caregivers, and colleagues. You will utilize your expertise in:

• Occupational therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment.
• Task delegation and supervision of occupational therapist assistants and technicians.

Maintain open communication with various hospital departments to ensure all needs are met while fostering a culture of patient safety and patient-centered treatment.

Why Work With Us?

We are an acute rehabilitation hospital where therapists typically spend 2-4 weeks treating a diverse patient population, including those recovering from:

• Stroke
• Spinal cord injuries
• Brain injuries
• Various neurological disorders
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Amputation
• Joint replacements
• Fractures
• Multiple trauma
• Cardiac conditions
• Pulmonary conditions

With 80% of our patients going home directly after treatment, you will play a crucial role in their recovery.

We prioritize evidence-based practice guidelines and actively participate in a national outcomes database to assess and enhance our treatment interventions. You'll have access to advanced therapy technologies, such as:

• Auto Ambulators
• Bioness
• Interactive Metronome
• Hand Mentor
• SmartStep
• Anodyne
• Wii
• CAPs

Your growth as a therapist is essential to our success. You'll receive mentorship and have the opportunity to attend in-house and external educational programs, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and medical staff.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current state license or certification by the first day of employment.
• CPR certification is preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
• Successful completion of a degree from an accredited therapy program or its equivalent is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity and communication abilities.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing at least 30 pounds; assistance may be requested for heavier tasks.