Occupational Therapist 2-Per Diem

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  • Nuvance Health
Job Summary
Location
Danbury ,CT 06813
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
24 Dec 2024
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DescriptionnnAttention OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS looking for PRN work!nnThe Danbury Outpatient - Main Street Rahab is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapists to cover before and after school hours for pediatric rehab services. This role offers flexibility and an opportunity to work with leaders in the industry. Interested candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and one+ year of experience are asked to apply to Req #17006immediate consideration.nnNuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.nnSummary:nnOccupational Therapists provide services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain with emphasis on upper extremity function, maximal independence in activities of daily living, and cognative perceptual motor function. Clinical responsibilities may include treatment of pediatrics and/or adults and mature adults. May treat in any of the following areas: in-patient, out-patient and pediatrics.nnResponsibilities:nnPerforms occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing evaluation procedures.nnPerforms occupational therapy treatment planning and implementation. Utilizes appropriate interventions, procedures & equipment as defined by specialty area.nnProvides patient/family education and training.nnProvides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities.nnDocumentation is completed based on department guidelines.nnInitiates discharge planning.nnContinuing education: attends 20 hours per year, provides two hours of inservice education to staff per year.nnProvides full time clinical experience to student.nnMay provide guidance lower level staff.nnParticipates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluating assistive personnel.nnFulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.nnPerforms other duties as assigned.nnOther information:nnRequired:nnMinimum Experience: Bachelor’s degree and minimum one year of experiencennDesired: Functional Independent Measurement (FIM) certification and CPR certification.nnLocation: Danbury-235 Main StnnWork Type: Per DiemnnStandard Hours: 0nnFTE: 0.nnWork Schedule: Day 8 & 10nnWork Shift: Monday through Friday, cover before and after school hoursnnOrg Unit: 186nnDepartment: Phys Med - Main StnnExempt: NonnGrade: S11nnSalary Range:nn32.0000 - 63.7400nnCredentials:nnEssential:nnOccupational TherapistnnEducation:nnEssential:nnBachelor's Level DegreennWorking conditions:nnEssential:nnSignificant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexteritynnSome occupational risknnVery Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. forcennSome exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.nnEOE, including disability/vets.nnWe 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 of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.nnWe are an equal opportunity employernnQualified 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.nnWe 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 Human Resources at 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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