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Occupational Therapist Location:

New City Hours:

16 hours per week, flexible days

POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist will serve as a member of the clinical team. They will provide evaluations and appropriate intervention within their scope of practice at various locations. Will oversee COTA's at multiple locations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:

B.S. / M.S.

(preferred) in

Occupational Therapy Minimum Experience:

1 year in a related setting

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform assessment and evaluations upon receipt of referral/prescription from primary care MD. Develop a Treatment Plan based on the evaluation and obtain MD certification to proceed to treatment. Plans, monitors and executes therapy according to the identified needs of the person; implements treatment programs; documents and supports treatment activities. Maintain contemporaneous documentation in clinical records to meet compliance standards. Submits written reports to appropriate sources according to schedule utilizing required formats. Become an expert as to the regulations, policies and procedures of the clinic, and maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid and Third-Party insurance requirements for service provision. Designs, fabricates, adjusts or makes minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individuals; suggests and monitors provision of appropriate assistive technology; suggests new equipment purchases, when appropriate. Work as part of the medical/clinical team and attend meetings as appropriate. Is familiar with and adheres to all HIPAA related policies and procedures safeguarding the protected health information ("PHI") of all patients. Oversee activities of Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides or therapy students and cosigns all documentation according to discipline specific practice standards and licensing regulations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend Life plan meetings as needed / requested. Conduct Staff trainings and/or presentations to the community. Other activities as assigned by Director. The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees - a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.