Per Diem Occupational Therapist-ELM
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Job Location:
Elmhurst, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Chief Occupational Therapist this therapist is to evaluate patients both in the inpatient and outpatient settings in accordance with prescriptions provided by a physiatrist.
Responsibilities
- Provides and documents patient care completes medical documentation for the patient record and maintains daily statistics. Writes discharge notes upon completion of treatment plans as required.
- Attends team conferences and rounds to report progress to attending physicians. Collaborates with patients families social services etc. to plan home treatment program and/or follow-up care.
- Recommends purchase of equipment and supplies for patients use as part of OT treatment.
- Responsible for other duties designated by chief and asst. chief OT.
- All staff are schedule to provide OT services on designated weekend and holiday coverage as mandated by Mt Sinai department services.
- Attends in-service training conferences seminars as part of continuing education in-services training to new residents students and entry level Occupational Therapists.
- Responsible for Rehab Technicians.
Qualifications
-Completion of New York State approved program in Occupational Therapy to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of evaluation and treatments of physical and psycho-social dysfunction orthotics prosthetics anatomy neurology physiology and kinesiology at a level normally attained via Masters or Doctorate Degree.
-At least five years clinical experience. Related therapist experience either through clinical rotations or employment preferably in large-scale healthcare organization in order to gain solid evaluation and treatment skills good knowledge of therapy methods and demonstrate facility for effective interaction with interdisciplinary areas.
-New York State registration required as Occupational Therapist.
-Must have two certifications in a clinical specialty or should show strong interest in developing professional skills and expertise in two or more areas of specialization.
-Basic MS Office Suite computer skills required.
-Able to give the highest patient care.
-Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with colleagues and patients.
-Able to operate equipment and devices for patient care.
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
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