ACUTE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, Full Time **$10K SIGN ON BONUS and RELOCATION OFFERED** - Reno

• POSITION:**ACUTE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
• REQ ID:**332865
• SCHEDULE:** Full time; Day Shift
• LOCATION:** Reno, NV
• SALARY:** $39.15 to $58.73 per hour;
• $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS and RELOCATION OFFERED**;**To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
• TO APPLY**:
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• SUMMARY**:
  
  

This**Inpatient Occupational Therapist**opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. This dynamic individual will be responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician 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.

• MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS**:
  
  

Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy.

Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred.

Current BCLS certification.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**:
• Directs the occupational therapy department certified staff, including occupational Therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, occupational therapy certification applicants and occupational therapy students.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general adult patient population.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• BENEFITS**:
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
  
  

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