Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Occupational Therapist Per Diem in Norwalk CT United States

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Occupational Therapist Per Diem Location: Norwalk, CT, United States Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours: 0.0 FTE Non-Exempt Work Schedule: DAY 1 Work Shift: The per diem OT covers weekdays and weekends on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates must have weekday availability.

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See whats possible in our system of care Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

Rate: $67.00

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile, and imaginative, we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, youll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because were not just part of the community - we are its center.

Summary

Under the general supervision of the rehab manager or supervisor, performs therapy examinations, develops treatment plans, and applies interventions in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the profession, applicable state licensure regulations, and hospital policies and procedures to a variety of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age in an acute care setting. Opportunity for rotation to outpatient sites may exist per operational need.

Responsibilities

1. Performs therapy examinations, develops treatment plans, and establishes treatment goals with patient input.
2. Provides care to special populations, including Total Joint Replacement and Stroke, as per hospital protocols.
3. Delegates and supervises patient-related tasks to assistants, aides, and support personnel. Supervises students as assigned.
4. Collaborates with other disciplines to provide coordinated interdisciplinary patient care.
5. Supports excellence of the organization and customer satisfaction.
6. Contributes to the ongoing professional development of self, department, and the network.
7. Manages time effectively and demonstrates willingness to work a variety of scheduling patterns within individual control hours.
8. Makes independent decisions within the scope of defined job description, level of knowledge, skills, and abilities, but seeks guidance as necessary for performance of duties.
9. Contributes to peer review as required.
10. Utilizes evidence-based practice and AOTA guidelines for patient care.
11. Meets or exceeds productivity and documentation requirements.
12. Accepts other duties as assigned.
13. Adheres to all departmental and hospital policies.
14. Accepts and utilizes feedback in a constructive manner and demonstrates respect for others in open and constructive communications.
15. Demonstrates respect for others in open and constructive communications.
16. Meets minimum scheduling requirements per department - Employment Guide for Per Diem Employees policy.
17. Maintains and models Nuvance Health Foundational Values: Personal, Imaginative, Agile, Connected.
18. Performs other duties as required.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited curriculum with a minimum of a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• For individuals who completed appropriate Occupational Therapy education prior to 2015 with a valid Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice or proof of license eligibility, a Bachelors degree or greater in Occupational Therapy will be accepted in lieu of the Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in Connecticut.
• Successful completion of minimum educational requirements for licensure, including all clinical practice and comprehensive examinations.
• Temporary licensure may be considered at the discretion of the department manager.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Meets continuing education requirements for state licensure and CPR Certification.
• Prefer previous experience delivering comprehensive care in an acute setting to patients with physical dysfunction secondary to disability, disease, or injury in accordance with professional standards of practice.
• Prefer previous experience with diagnoses including orthopedic, pulmonary, oncology, pain management, vestibular, amputations, multi-trauma, neurological, and medically complex patients.

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We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact 203-739-7330 for reasonable accommodation requests only. Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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