ACUTE REHAB Occupational Therapist, $10,000 Sign on

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Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility offers acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services.

Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling conditions. We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff.

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This Occupational Therapist opportunity is full time @ 40 hours per week, offers full benefits, and a convenient day shift schedule. This position is for our NEW 22 bed Acute Rehab Hospital in Northwest Reno. We are searching for a dynamic Occupational Therapist
. You will be responsible for intensive rehabilitation, evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical/occupational therapy modalities of treatment for patients during their acute rehab stay. Therapists administer treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability from diagnoses such as stroke, amputation, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury.

Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department such as interdisciplinary team meetings, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.

Ensures that documentation meets requirements, and treatment uses an evidence based approach. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.