Occupational Therapist

Overview

• Provide occupational therapy services to adults and geriatric patients in multiple locations.
• Evaluate and treat patients requiring sensorimotor rehabilitation and activities for daily living training.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement therapy plans.
• Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants and students from affiliate colleges.
• Travel between designated sites to provide therapy services as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress and interventions.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as required.
• Comply with agency requirements for outcome measures and efficiency levels.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform patient evaluations to determine sensorimotor and perceptual motor functions.
• Develop and implement therapy plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals.
• Select activities to enhance work and life-management skills within patient capabilities.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and recommend changes to therapy plans as needed.
• Communicate therapeutic procedures to patients, families, and staff members.
• Coordinate therapy activities with other rehabilitation programs.
• Provide semi-annual in-service training to staff regarding occupational therapy practices.
• Consult with equipment technicians and adaptive equipment dealers to meet patient needs.
• Travel to multiple sites to perform therapy services and maintain efficiency levels.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent education and experience.
• Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Valid New York State License/Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in occupational therapy.
• Ability to travel between designated sites as required.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and staff.
• Experience supervising assistants and students in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed patient records and progress reports.
• Commitment to providing high-quality therapy services to diverse patient populations.