Occupational Therapist - Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center : Job Details

Job Type: Part-time

Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Occupational Therapist, working as part of a multidisciplinary team provides services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. The OT will plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner to improve, regain and develop the skills needed for day to day life and work.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides skilled occupational therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician/APP orders and by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of patients

Formulates comprehensive treatment program by evaluating patients past medical history, disease/condition, impairments, disability and functional/developmental status and social determinants of health inventory

Develops measurable long-term and short-term goals

Recommends appropriate adaptive equipment and/or termination of treatment when appropriate

Monitor patient response to treatment intervention

Prioritize and assess patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information and the most desirable method of teaching

Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs

Completes all documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, regulatory and facility's corporate compliance standards

Maintains written and verbal communication regarding patient and departmental concerns, and submits accurate billing information

Coordinate with the patients primary care provider and other medical professionals

Participates in teaching, including annual in-service to peers

Participates as a clinical instructor for students

Promotes and contributes to all infection control policies and protocols which are designed to maintain the cleanliness and readiness of all clinic and general staff areas

Participates with departmental quality improvement activities

Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.

Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.

Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e. DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH, and all accreditation standards (e.g. Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH).

Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Masters degree or Clinical Doctorate of occupational therapy degree. Current NYS Occupational Therapy license and registration. At least two (2) years OT experience. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Effective oral and written communication skills. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with using an integrated electronic health record (EHR) that is shared by primary care, behavioral health and other allied health disciplines. and prior experience precepting OT students in a clinical practice setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Salary range: $36.00 - $43.00 hourly