Urgent Occupational Therapist

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Job Description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning and administering occupational therapy treatment programs for medically referred participants. The goal is to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts. The role operates on a schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate participants referred by the provider and administer treatment programs in collaboration with the provider.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, treatment or revisit notes, discharge summaries, and interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedures.
• Perform participant evaluations and treatment at the PACE site and/or in the field, including participant’s homes and nursing homes.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment while following safety protocols.
• Participate in developing a participant care plan with other interdisciplinary team members and participate in care plan meetings in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Document all pertinent participant information, including evaluations, progress notes, MDS, and care plans as required.
• Document all statistical data as required.
• Consult with a physiatrist and other professionals when appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of healthcare and clinical practice through continuing education, in-service attendance, and professional journal reading.
• Participate in the clinical education of student affiliates and provide clinical instruction to COTAs.
• Conduct clinical instruction of Level I & Level II Occupational Therapy, COTAs, COTA Students, and student volunteers.
• Recommend equipment for discharges as appropriate.
• Participate in the delivery of in-service training programs for the site and departmental staff.
• Participate in Performance Improvement Monitoring.
• Act only within the scope of the individual’s authority to practice.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.

Essential Skills

• Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree required.
• One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist or experience with the Geriatric population preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training if less than one year of experience.
• New York State licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff.
• Ability to use all OT Modalities/equipment.
• Ability to travel to participant’s homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics.
• Knowledge of PACE regulations.
• Knowledge of Care Compass and other EMRs preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with the Geriatric population is preferred.
• Ability to travel is required.
• Knowledge of PACE regulations and EMRs such as Care Compass is preferred.

Work Environment

The position is based at the Rockaway Parkway facility. The work environment involves travel to participant’s homes and nursing homes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, height, weight, or genetic information. We provide equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities.