Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Fort Thomas, KY - Inside of St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Schedule: PRN/As Needed/Per Diem Compensation: $53.00 per Hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Occupational Therapists (OT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement:  Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being:  We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. 
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment
• Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans