Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Occupational Therapy per diem position available in active community hospital in Rhinebeck, New York.Position services patients in the acute hospital as well as in the acute rehab center. Minimum work requirement is one weekend day per month with preference towards some weekday availability. Position open to new graduates and experienced clinicians.

Summary: Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments 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 Requirements:

* Graduated from accredited occupational therapy school with a B.S. or M.S. degree

* NY state license

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 1263

Department: I/P Physical Medicine

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $67.00 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

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