Occupational Therapist Per Diem Days

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385 bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative , patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.

Summary

• Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

• Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.

• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.

• Develop, improve or restore skills in activities of daily living, work or productive activities. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Preferred: 2 years as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting

Certifications

Required: CA State Licensure

Pay range: $42.93 - $66.52

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience

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