Occupational Therapist

The occupational therapist (OT) of Vitality Article 16 clinic is responsible for evaluation and implementation treatment OT services for people with developmental disabilities (OPWDD). The incumbent serves as a member of the Art16 clinical team and provides services as such is scheduled for the workflow of the clinic. The candidate will help each client to progress towards short-term and long-term goals to reach their full potential.

Job description:

Provide initial evaluation and treatment plan regarding occupational therapy services provided. Conduct evaluations and develop appropriate therapeutic programs using standardized OT modalities in response to individual need with good professional judgment. Show competency in technical skills as required for good clinical performance. Maintain a caseload of occupational therapy service recipients as provided in weekly schedule Monitor and record progress note of each service provided within 48hr of date of service. Monitoring will be done as required by OPWDD regulations and/or Agency policy and documented in electronic health records (EHR). Participates as a member of the clinic's quality assurance team in conducting peer- to-peer chart reviews and other internal monitoring activities to ensure quality of care and compliance with regulatory and agency policies and practices. Document care as prescribed by law and in accordance with best practices with up to date knowledge of standard of care for occupation therapy. Use of an electronic health record system to track appointments, document sessions, and create treatment plans.

Responsibilities:

Exhibits a sense of responsibility Works with integrity and respect for special needs population according to code of ethical conduct Maintains good working relationship with staff Presents in good appearance and with emotional stability Is in compliance with all required training modules Timely maintenance of EHR documentation Ability to read, write and understand English language Computer skills preferred

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$55.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Ability to

Commute:

Spring Valley, NY 10977 (Required)

Work Location:

In person