Occupational Therapist -Per Diem

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary The staff Occupational Therapist is an individual with a Bachelor of Science or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and eligible or holds a current license in Occupational Therapy in the State of Alabama and is registered with the State Board. The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates a patient's physical, cognitive and perceptual functional capacities and provides goal directed, activity-oriented treatment of the patient to facilitate development or maintenance of their optimum level of independence in age-appropriate daily life tasks. The staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for managing therapy records and assuring the department is being run effectively according to the established guidelines. In response to a physician referral, the Occupational Therapist provides services for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations ages 0 - 100+ Job Description QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; Eligible or current license in Occupational Therapy in the State of Alabama; Must be registered or eligible to register with the State Board; Skills proficiency; Able to pass proficiency checklist specific to Occupational Therapy. LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation. SKILLS: Entry level knowledge of Occupational Therapy; Basic Computer Skills Skills Proficiency knowledge Shift Day Shift Details FTE 0.2 Type Per Diem Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Let's connect! Submit your resume to connect with one of our recruiters. Watch this three-minute film showcasing our history, team members, community and future. Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region's largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state's largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine's brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.