Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Occupational Therapist Department: Golisano Rehab Location: Golisano Rehab | Unity Hospital Hours Per Week: Varys Schedule: Days The Golisano Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for people recovering from a wide range of conditions, helping them build strength and confidence as they prepare to return to everyday life. Our state-of-the-art facility ensures that you or your loved one will receive the highest quality of care in a comfortable and supportive environment. SUMMARY: As an Occupational Therapist, your strong attention to detail and excellent evaluation skills are crucial to successfully restoring or improving each patient's optimal level of function, independence and quality of life. RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluation & Development - Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patients using evaluation protocols, standardized tests and clinical observations; develop and implement treatment plans, including shorthand long-term goals and methods to achieve them; adjust treatment plan and goals as needed. Documentation & Communication - Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluation, treatment, progress and discharge status; counsel and teach patients and families; coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals and discuss changes in treatment programs with MDs. Employee Development - Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students and volunteers as assigned; develop and conduct in-service training programs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Occupational Therapy, bachelors, masters or doctorate. Current NYS Occupational Therapist License or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three (3) to six (6) months of previous experience preferred. Compassionate, kind and patient focused. Excellent communication and customer service skills. For ElderONE Employment: 1 year experience with frail elderly population preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. PAY RANGE: $45.00 - $45.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran