Occupational Therapist - Competitive Pay

Occupational Therapist Opening in New York!

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning and administering occupational therapy treatment programs for medically referred participants. The goal is to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts. The position follows a schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Responsibilities

• Evaluate participants referred by the provider and administer treatment programs in collaboration with the provider.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, treatment revisits, discharge summaries, and interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Perform participant evaluations and treatment at the PACE site and/or in the field, such as participant's home or nursing homes.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.
• Participate in developing participant care plans with interdisciplinary team members and participate in care plan meetings in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Document all pertinent participant information as required, including evaluations, progress notes, MDS, and care plans according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Document all statistical data as required.
• Consult with a physiatrist and other professionals when appropriate.
• Maintain a high standard of health care and clinical practice through continuing education, in-services, seminars, and professional journals.
• Participate in clinical education of student affiliates.
• Provide clinical instruction to COTAs.
• Conduct clinical instruction for Level I & Level II Occupational Therapy, COTAs, COTA students, and student volunteers.
• Recommend equipment for discharges as appropriate.
• Participate in the delivery of in-service training programs for the site and departmental staff.
• Participate in Performance Improvement Monitoring.
• Act within the scope of the individual's authority to practice.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.

Essential Skills

• Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree required.
• One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist and/or experience with the geriatric population preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population. If less than one year of experience, appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring is required.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff.
• Ability to use all OT modalities/equipment.
• Ability to travel to participant's homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics.
• Knowledge of PACE regulations.
• Knowledge of Care Compass and other EMRs preferred.
• New York State licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to provide clinical instruction to COTAs and student affiliates.
• Commitment to maintaining a high standard of health care and clinical practice through continuing education.
• Strong documentation skills for all pertinent participant information and statistical data.
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and develop participant care plans.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both the PACE site and field locations such as participant's homes and nursing homes. The position requires maintaining a clean and safe environment while following safety protocols. The role involves traveling to different locations and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. Standard working hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
For immediate consideration please reach out to (631) 760-3133
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $99195.00 - $121000.00/yr.
company offers full medical, dental, health benefits, 401k
PTO, holiday, vacation
direct hire position
120k salary
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bronx,NY.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025.
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