An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
SUMMARY As an Occupational Therapist, your strong attention to detail and excellent evaluation skills are crucial to successfully restoring or improving each patient's optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life.
STATUS:
Per Diem
LOCATION
Golisano Rehab - 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
DEPARTMENT:
Rehabilitation
SCHEDULE
Day & Evening 8-hour shifts; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shift duration varies from 2 to 8 hours. Weekends vary
POSITION SUMMARY
Assesses and restores patients' function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by designing, planning, and implementing medically prescribed occupational therapy interventions. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values
RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluation & Development. Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patients using evaluation protocols, standardized tests, and clinical observations; develop and implement treatment plans, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them; adjust treatment plan and goals as needed Documentation & Communication. Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge status; counsel and teach patients and families; coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals, and discuss changes in treatment programs with MDs Employee Development. Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers as assigned; develop and conduct in-service training programs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Occupational Therapy, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate Required Licensure /
Certification Skills:
Current NYS Occupational Therapist License or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist. Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused Excellent communication and customer service skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
EDUCATION
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE
$50.00 - $50.00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE
14626 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
