A reputable organization in Staten Island, NY is currently seeking a new Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, flexible start times
- Hours: 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm
- Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
- EMR: PrecisionCare
Responsibilities:
- Review MD’s referral and persons receiving services medical record prior to determining OT treatment required
- Evaluate and assess persons needs and level of functioning in the areas of: cognitive/perceptual, sensorimotor, gross & fine motor skills, musculoskeletal status, CNS status, transfers, adaptive equipment (e.g., ADL devices) and assistive technology
- Confer with Physician and other Healthcare Practitioners to obtain additional information on persons receiving services
- Integrate input from persons receiving services family, and direct care staff in treatment assessment and recommendations
- Devise treatment plans based on the assessment
- Write specific, objective, and measurable documentation
- Provide training to people receiving services, families and/or direct care staff
- Communicate effectively with discharge planning from rehabilitative programs
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy school
- NYS Occupational Therapist (OT) license or eligible for NYS licensure to practice Occupational Therapy
- Knowledge in Occupational Therapy evaluations and treatment
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Adaptability to various therapeutic situations
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Desired Skills:
- Advanced certifications in Occupational Therapy specialization areas
- Experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities
- Familiarity with Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology
- Experience with Wheelchair Assessment
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records, such as PrecisionCare
