Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
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Overview:

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between were dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. Thats what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Job Details:

The Occupational Therapist will provide patient care under MD referral. Maintains required documentation and professional relationships with patients, families and staff. Adheres to MMC/department policies and procedures and JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Administer Occupational Therapy treatments per MD referral and in accordance with NYS practice act
• Perform comprehensive evaluations
• Develop appropriate treatment plans with realistic, functional goals
• Observes patients' response to treatment physically and psychologically and adjusts the treatment plan accordingly
• Evaluation and treatment of patients in outpatient rehab and inpatient rehab
• Documentation in EMR (EPIC)

Requirements:

• BS or MS degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited OT program
• Current NYS license
• BLS Required
• Inpatient and outpatient rehab experience preferred but not required

Posted Salary Range: USD $63.60 - USD $63.60 /Hr. :

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.