Occupational Therapist

SUMMARY

As an Occupational Therapist your strong attention to detail and excellent evaluation skills are crucial to successfully restoring or improving each patients optimal level of function independence and quality of life.

STATUS:Full Time

LOCATION: Physical Therapy - Newark - 1200 Driving Park Ave Newark NY 14513

DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy

SCHEDULE: Day Shift 8-hr. shifts; Monday - Friday 40-hrs per week. One (1) weekend shift per monthSaturday or Sunday

ATTRIBUTES

• Three (3) to six (6) months of previous experience preferred

• Compassionate kind and patient-focused

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• For ElderONE Employment: 1 year of experience with the frail elderly population preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluation & Development. Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patients using evaluation protocols standardized tests and clinical observations; develop and implement treatment plans including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them; adjust treatment plan and goals as needed

• Documentation & Communication. Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluation treatment progress and discharge status; counsel and teach patients and families; coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals and discuss changes in treatment programs with MDs

• Employee Development. Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel assistants students and volunteers as assigned; develop and conduct in-service training programs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy bachelors masters or doctorate.

• Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
  Current NYS Occupational Therapist License or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 to 6 months of previous experience preferred.

• Acute care and outpatient hand therapy experience preferred.

• Certified hand therapist preferred.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience relevant qualifications specialty internal equity location and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital or familial status military or veteran status citizenship or immigration status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.