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University of Vermont Medical Center

Occupational Therapist PD

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$95,989 / year median in Vermont

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

at University of Vermont Medical Center in
Colchester, Vermont, United States Job Description Occupational Therapist PD Job Details Job Ref:
R0087863
Category:
Rehabilitation Service/Therapy Employment Type:
Per Diem Health Care Partner:
University of Vermont Medical Center Location:
790 College Pkwy, Colchester, VT 05439
Department:
Inpatient Rehab Therapies Job Type:
Regular Primary Shift:
Variable Hours:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Hours per
Week:
0
Weekend Needs:
Rotating Pay Rate:
$39.17 - $58.76 per hour
Job Description:
The occupational therapist is part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing evidence-based interventions to acute rehabilitation patients. The occupational therapist collaborates with the rehabilitation team to develop a comprehensive plan of care to prepare the patients for a successful discharge. They work with a variety of patient neurological diagnoses as well as patients post multi-trauma and amputation. Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life. Educates and prepares patients/families and caregivers for continued care after discharge. The occupational therapist may be involved in consultative services within the organization and in the community. The occupational therapist demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care.
Education:
+ Bachelor's of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy program + Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the
State of Vermont Experience:
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