We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving the quality of life for patients with injuries or illness. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessing patient needs, designing treatment plans and instructing patients on improving cognitive, physical and mental well-being. The Occupational Therapist will also be involved in speaking to patients' families about their loved ones' progress, developing community outreach programs and updating medical records.
Responsibilities:
- Performs comprehensive evaluation and assessment of patient’s activities of daily living (ADL) abilities, upper extremity function, sensory/motor skills, home environment, psychosocial needs, and rehabilitation potential by the application of appropriate diagnostic and evaluative tests. Evaluates need for appropriate assistive/adaptive, orthotic devices.
- -Instructs, supervises, and assists patients in the performance of therapy procedures, including (but not limited to) functional and sensory-perceptual exercises, activities of daily living, homemaking and work/skill activities, joint protection, work simplification techniques, infant stimulations and child development programs.
-Evaluates, fabricates, and/or obtains and adjusts, orthotic devices, assistive devices and needed adaptations.
- Provides health education specific to the needs of the patient and caregivers to enable them to reach their maximum level of independence and well being during the episode of care. This education takes into consideration their ability to learn, their cultural/spiritual background and their motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of teaching methods and patient/caregiver response to teaching.
- Participates in patient centered conferences & team meetings.
- Utilizes standard precautions and appropriate infection control techniques to prevent/control transmission of infection to patients or staff.
- Serves as case manager, coordinates and communicates plan of care with appropriate disciplines/community resources.
- Maintains the confidentiality of patient medical and financial information. Protects patient records from loss, damage and unauthorized access.
- Maintains timely, accurate documentation of patient care, communication, medical orders, referrals, progress summaries, supplies requisitions and all other patient care related paperwork. Completes agency and clinical documentation within identified time frames. Completes OASIS Assessments based on requirements.
- Maintains own professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences including current research and literature in the occupational therapy practice.
- Assists with the orientation and/or guidance of new staff members, students, Board members and other selected individuals.
- Maintains awareness of and follows agency policies and procedures. May assist in the formulation/revision of policies related to their practice.
- Demonstrates support of customer service standards.
- Consistently meets productivity standards set by the Department.
- Contributes to the quality improvement activities of the agency by participation in Performance Improvement activities and in identification of activities/resources requiring updating and/or further research.
- Performs related tasks as requested/required.
- Assesses patient’s physical, mental, emotional, socioeconomic, financial, spiritual, cultural, and environmental factors, which affect health status and the person’s ability to cope with illness and/or disability.
- Identifies patient problems based on assessment and works with the patient and caregivers to develop, implement, revise and evaluate a plan for care including other disciplines and community services considering resources available to the patient. Makes appropriate referrals in consultation with the primary Medical Practitioner.
- Assists patients and families in obtaining needed assistive devices and equipment.
- Identifies those cases or components of the therapy plan of care that may be delegated to allied personnel and provides instruction, training, guidance and timely supervision/evaluation of COTAs and HHAs. Coordinates care of the patient with PTAs/HHAs in case conferences, establishes the Aide plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.
- Evaluates the patient’s responses to care and treatment, documents and reports significant changes to the primary Medical Practitioner.
- Acts as consultant, teaches, and demonstrates application of therapy techniques to patients, family members, nurses, and/or home health aides and/or COTA’s.
Job Type: Per Diem
Pay Range:
This position is per diem and is paid per visit
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
- Per Diam
Education:
Experience:
- Occupational Therapy: 2 years (Preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS Drivers License
- NYS Occupational Therapy License
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Education:
Experience:
- Occupational Therapy: 2 years (Preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS Drivers License (Required)
- NYS Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road