Occupational Therapist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Every day you will be expected to assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

• Clinical/Technical Skills

• Performs evaluations/re-evaluations, discharge summaries progressing patients toward goals and accurately documents results written/electronically on inpatients/outpatients and home environment according to SRDH and occupational therapy practice standards.

• Performs appropriate treatment which may include, but not limited to proper use of modalities and therapeutic procedures to maximize functional skills toward independence with activities of daily living. Uses equipment specific to age and size of patient.

• Maintains a safe environment considering the patient's unique circumstances and risk factors related to age, physical limitations and mental status.

• Uses office or other Rehab equipment effectively & efficiently.

• Critical Thinking/Problem solving

Job Requirements

Required:

• Occupational Therapist: Nevada

• Basic Life Support Certification-American Heart Association-AHA

Preferred:

• Completed post graduate education, or possesses certification or CEU's in acute care, geriatrics, splinting, hand therapy,orthopaedics, pediatrics, NICU & neurology or any other clinically relevant coursework/seminars, and 1 year of hospital based, acute care practice.

Where You'll Work

As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years, continues to serve the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000, expanded the services of the Rose de Lima Campus to meet growing healthcare needs. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, with over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members, and 400 care centers across 22 states, including hospitals, urgent care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved.

Pay Range

$45.26 - $67.32 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.