Occupational Therapist Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation PRMU

Position Overview:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide evaluations therapy interventions Activity of Daily Living performance assessments and education with patients in medically compromised situations within their full scope of practice. This will include participation in the development implementation monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for patients families and the community. The OT will work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provide safe efficient and effective care for their patients. The OT is responsible for making high-level clinical decisions in a rapid and dynamic environment for the care of their patients.

Perks:

Competitive wages - Tuition Scholarships - Comprehensive Health plan Employer contribution to a retirement plan - Generous PTO package - Career advancement opportunities - Numerous Employee Discounts - Cafeteria Gyms etc.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Clinical Decision-Making: Completes comprehensive chart review to determine OT appropriateness. Chooses appropriate exam & integrates findings into a comprehensive plan of care that is person-centered & goal centered. Uses evidenced based practice to guide decision making & therapy intensity. Assesses response to intervention & adjusts interventions/plan of care appropriately.
• Communication: Selects appropriate communication style based on age learning style cognition and culture. Educates patient & family/caregivers using compassionate communication. Clearly communicates patients OT needs & barriers to plan with interdisciplinary team to facilitate throughput. Initiates and maintains professional communication with every team member at all times including adverse challenging and crucial conversations.
• Safety: Uses medical record & patient presentation to identify relative & absolute contraindications to participation in OT. Surveys patient and environment for safe movement barriers. Maintains expertise in use of all safe patient handling equipment.
• Patient Management: Progresses interventions to facilitate achievement of patients goals. Reassesses progress towards goals & adjusts plan of care. Produces clear defensible documentation that supports clinical decision making. Uses clinical judgement to determine when immediate communication beyond documentation is required for safe coordinated patient care.
• Discharge Planning: Synthesizes patients life context and current functional status to determine discharge destination level of support additional services and follow-up needs. Determines appropriate equipment needs and provides caregiver training as appropriate.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: Successful completion of accredited Bachelors Masters or Doctorate level Occupational Therapy Program
• Licensure: Current NYS Occupational Therapy License
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Must complete yearly mandatory safety trainings and e-learning courses

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Flexibility in prioritizing and adjusting workload
• Good written and oral communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move/lift patients with assistance
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g. use of computer keyboard)
• Sitting walking or standing for long periods of time
• Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job

Location and Shift Information:

• Location: Onsite in Ithaca NY 14850
• Shift: Full-Time Days FLEX. Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays. Inpatient occupational therapy services provided between 7am - 6pm.
• Travel: 0%-10% Local Travel Between Area Clinics and Facilities

Compensation:

• Standard Rate of $34.00 to $39.00 per hour based on experience

Why Wait Apply Today!

This opportunity is with a well-established health system offering the chance to join a strong rehabilitation department with multiple potential career paths in the Ithaca market.

Take the next step in your career by applying for this Occupational Therapist position and become part of a team that values expertise compassion and professional development. We look forward to helping you grow with this premier health organization!

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