Occupational Therapist | Geri Psych

Pay range: $43.29/hr - $63.21/hr plus 10% per diem differential The occupational therapist (OT) provides comprehensive functional assessment of patients admitted to the psychiatric unit.  The OT also coordinates the unit group program and ensures that the groups scheduled groups meet the needs of the current patient population.  The OT is responsible for assuring timely completion of assessments, including documentation, and for routine progress notes assessing ongoing function.  OT’s are an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team and participate in treatment planning, care conferences, activity groups and patient education.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time: ·         Evaluates patients’ cognitive, sensorimotor, perceptual and social...