INPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - NICU, Per Diem
- Northern Nevada Medical Center
- Reno, Nevada
- Full Time
INPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - NICU, Per Diem
**SCHEDULE:** Per diem as needed
**LOCATION:** Reno, NV
**Req ID:**310859
**SALARY:** $54 per hour
**TO APPLY**:
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**SUMMARY**:
This**Inpatient Occupational Therapist**opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient schedule. This dynamic individual will be r
esponsible 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.
**MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS**:
- 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.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**:
- Directs the occupational therapy department certified staff, including occupational Therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, occupational therapy certification applicants and occupational therapy students.
- Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
- Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general adult patient population.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
**BENEFITS**:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
**SCHEDULE:** Per diem as needed
**LOCATION:** Reno, NV
**Req ID:**310859
**SALARY:** $54 per hour
**TO APPLY**:
**Direct Link**-
**Careers Page**-
Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time.
**SUMMARY**:
This**Inpatient Occupational Therapist**opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient schedule. This dynamic individual will be r
esponsible 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.
**MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS**:
- 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.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**:
- Directs the occupational therapy department certified staff, including occupational Therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, occupational therapy certification applicants and occupational therapy students.
- Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
- Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general adult patient population.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
**BENEFITS**:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
Job ID: 485261946
Originally Posted on: 7/15/2025
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