Occupational Therapist, Outpatient
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Job Location:
Purchase, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Our Company
Were a physician-led patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary multispecialty and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices patients homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical Village Medical at Home Summit Health CityMD and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
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Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Occupational Therapist to lead hand therapy services for Westmed. You will work closely with our referring providers and mentor existing staff and new hires.
- Perform and document an initial exam evaluating data to identify problems and develop a plan of care. Inform patients when diagnosis reveals findings outside occupational therapy and refer to appropriate practitioners.
- Fabricate custom splints based on physician orders and evaluation of patient needs.
- Record prognosis treatment response and progress into EMR.
- Plan prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment (modalities manual treatment therapeutic ex etc.) to maintain improve or restore physical functioning alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Direct supervise assess and communicate with supportive personnel.
- Provide educational information about occupational therapy including injury prevention ergonomics and ways to promote health.
- Discharge patient from occupational therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. Instruct patient and/or family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications/Licenses:
- NYS Occupational Therapy License and Registration - required
- Hand Therapist Certification - preferred
- BLS Certification - required
Performance Standards for Specialty Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Social skills
- Communicate effectively with patients insurance companies and co-workers
- Communicate with MDs on a continuous basis in regards to patient care
Computer Skills - Knowledge of EMR MS Word/Excel OT billing codes
Technical Skills - Knowledge of custom splint fabrication manual OT treatments use of modalities and OT exercise equipment
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR EVERY POSITION
- Customer / Patient Service
- Compliance and HIPAA
- Problem Solving and Judgment
- Communication
- Dependability
- Teamwork
- Professional Appearance
- Willingness to Learn/Continuous Learning
All employees are responsible for reading and abiding by Summit Healths Policies and Procedures.
About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMDs benefit platform includes Medical Dental Life Disability Vision FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed gender/sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression (including transgender status) national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability genetic information marital status pregnancy military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state and local laws.
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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
Summit Health has more than 2,500 providers, 12,000 employees, and over 340 locations in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Central Oregon. Determine your health needs and choose the provider that best fits your needs.
