Per Diem - Occupational Therapist - Hand Specialty

Job Description

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries and/or disease in
accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state
licensed physician or other State authorized practitioner. 

Job Responsibility

1. Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed
prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
2. Develops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor
coordination, movement and function of upper extremities.
3. Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures
of the department.
4. Utilizes thorough and appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic
goals; designs and implements a treatment plan which best meets the needs of the
patient and works toward achieving established goals.
5. Provides patient remediation in patient’s deficit areas to assist the patient
to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life.
6. Reviews and arranges for required Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and
instructs patient in use and protocols for dealing with malfunction of same;
makes appropriate recommendations for follow-up care upon discharge.
7. Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
8. Treats patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods
including but not limited to: kinetic activities, perceptual training and
developmental sequencing.
9. Instruct patient and significant caregivers in daily living skills including,
but not limited to, tub transfers, dressing activities, feeding and household
activities in order to promote a more independent and self-sufficient level of
functioning.
10. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are
considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities
Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential
functions.

Job Qualification

1. Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related
experience.
2. Current License to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State,
required.
OR
Current limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York
State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only).
Specialized certifications, as needed.
3.1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of
potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for
this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the
future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors
may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years
of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and
internal equity).