Part-Time Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist plans and implements occupational therapy programs for patients. Theyare responsible fortheinitialevaluation and re-evaluation treatment planning care planning treatment implementation discharge planning oral reporting and written recording of all assigned patients.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

• Coordinates and manages the Occupational Therapy Services forHeartShareWellness.

• Serves as a resource in the field of occupational therapy and provides integration of occupational therapy principles into the programs.

• Demonstrates knowledge of occupational therapy services especiallyin regard toADL training: designfabricationand application of splints and inselectionand use of adaptive equipment including wheelchairs.

• Assistsin revising and updating the policies and procedures as outlines in the DT&C policyand procedure manual.

• Attends and participants in in-services and departmental meetings. Attends courses workshops teleconferences seminars and provide in-service education.

• Collaborates andparticipateswith the Interdisciplinary Team members in coordinating a plan of care that best meets the needs of the patient to reach ormaintaintheir highestpracticablelevel of well-being.

• Evaluates all patients referred by the physician in writing.

• Obtains complete information about the patients medical history education work history vocational interest family and cultural background through patient interviews and discussions with the family.

• Determinesthe patients occupational therapy rehabilitative needs; restorativemaintenanceor none.

• Maintains patient records and related information in an organized accessible manner.

• Assistsin the orientation and skill development ofnew staffmembers. Focuses on behavioralobjectivesof treatment assignments physical layout of the area and the facilitys policies and procedures.

• Evaluates the patients performance capabilitiesabilitiesand deficits in ADL (self-care skills); motorskills;and sensory integration. Addresses deficits in cognition psychological and social skills.

• Records initial patient evaluations and writes progress and discharge notes according to the standards as outlined in the facilitys policy and procedures manual.

• Assesses the needs of each patient and formulatesappropriateshort- and long-termgoals along with methods to achievethe goals. Discuss the goals with family members thepatientand the Interdisciplinary Team.

• Selectsappropriate treatmenttechniques and equipment to meet the needs of the patient considering information form evaluations medical records patientobservationsand interviews.

• Consultswith other members of the rehabilitation team todeterminethe mostappropriate therapyprogram consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.

• Establishes andmaintainsa therapeutic relationship with the patientthrough the use ofappropriate psychosocialtechniques and reinforces; collaborates with the patient inestablishinggoals; provides patient and families with support and encouragement to increasemotivation andassistthem in their adjustment to physical mental and social limitations.

• Reassesses treatment plansmodifyingadaptingand upgrading plans within the patients capabilitiesin order toachieve the highest level of functioning; uses a variety ofpossible strategiesfor achieving treatment goals.

• Adapts the program to the needs of the patient so that tasks (such as increasing physical demands to increase physical tolerance) areinterfacedwith the abilities of the patient.

• Plans a performance improvementfor Occupational Therapy services and reports to the Performance Improvement Committee on a quarterly basis.

• Recommends discontinuation of occupational services when the patient has achieved the maximum benefit from the services.

• Uses specifically designed crafts instructional programs gamesexercisesand handling techniques to improve the patients functional performance.

• Deigns and fabricates selected orthotic and prosthetic devices and adaptive equipment.

• Applies and instructs in the use of selectedorthotic and prosthetic devices and adaptive equipment.

• Maintains and cares for equipment and orders supplies as needed.

• Supervises support personnel and students.

• Evaluates and manages the use of wheelchairs and positioning aids. Operatesfluidotherapy paraffin application of hot and cold modalities with follow-up with a functional activityin accordance withestablished policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate competency in the following methods: adaptive equipment and techniques; passive active or resistive activities and exercises; counseling techniques; facilitation/inhibition techniques; join protection and work simplification techniques; orthotic and prosthetic devices; ADL and home management; and evaluation and retaining.

• Demonstrate awareness of the needs of the geriatric/aging population.

• Formally meets with the Medical Director on a regular basis to discuss the function and performance of Occupational Therapy services.

• Assumesadditionalresponsibilities as delegated by the Medical Director.

• Remains sensitive and ensure staff responsiveness to cultural differences inHeartShareWellnessservice population.

• Undertakeany additional tasks and initiatives within the scope of the role as per the specific needs of the programs and individuals and as assigned bySupervisor/Clinic Director.

• Masters degree or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist with supervisory responsibilities.
• Completion of a professional degree program.
• Knowledge DT&C rules and regulations.
• Licensed and currently registered in New York State as a n Occupational Therapist.
• BCLS Certification Preferred.

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation sick personal days and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health dental vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care Medical Parking and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets movie tickets theme parks sporting events gift certificates & more

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to

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Who WE ARE:

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