ACUTE HOSPITAL NICU OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, Per Diem

Acute Hospital NICU Occupational Therapist Opportunity

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more.

This Acute Hospital NICU Occupational Therapist opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient schedule. 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 include:

• Directing the occupational therapy department certified staff
• Observing and evaluating treatment affect
• Recommending changes to physician, if needed
• Performing an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy
• Assessing patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - making appropriate physician contact for intervention

Benefits for full and part time employees include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement/repayment program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

• Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy
• One (1) year of NICU experience
• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred
• Current BLS certification

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