Occupational Therapist Registry; Tr​/Prn

Overview

The Licensed Occupational Therapist at Riverside Healthcare provides expert evaluation and treatment to patients experiencing challenges with mobility, function, and daily living skills due to injury, illness, or disability. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans that address patient needs, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and guiding patients toward their goals of improved independence and quality of life. The Licensed Occupational Therapist is an essential member of the rehabilitation team, committed to delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care.

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Develop customized treatment plans that address the patient's unique needs, focusing on improving mobility, strength, coordination, and daily living skills.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions, including exercises, activities, and use of adaptive equipment to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other therapists, to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Educate patients and families about therapy goals, techniques, and ways to pursue progress outside of therapy sessions.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Occupational Therapist Assistants and other support staff as needed.
• Meet the following productivity percentage on outpatient and inpatient rehab and Acute: less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80‑83.99 (meets), greater than 84 (exceeds).
• Participate in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g., Journal Clubs, in‑services, Magnet, chart auditing, etc.
• As a salaried professional, you may be expected to work above your FTE.
• Demonstrate flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.
• Participate in occupational therapy care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to stay current with best practices.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork as needed.
• Assist with inventory management by restocking supplies and reporting equipment needs.
• Actively participate in designated marketing programs (inpatient or outpatient).
• Contribute to community health initiatives and educational programs.
• Provide mentorship or support to occupational therapy interns or new staff as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other educational opportunities.

• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork as needed.
• Assist with inventory management by restocking supplies and reporting equipment needs.
• Actively participate in designated marketing programs (inpatient or outpatient).
• Contribute to community health initiatives and educational programs.
• Provide mentorship or support to occupational therapy interns or new staff as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other educational opportunities.

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on‑call.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer…