Occupational Therapist - In PT 31102

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited

White Plains, NY

Full-Time

Job Description

Per DiemVaried with weekend availability

Position Summary:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible to provide a functional evaluation of the patient and develops a plan of treatment designed to achieve maximal physical and mental functioning of the patient in their daily life tasks.

& Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the& Following:

Understands and adheres to our Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
Performs patient evaluation and treatment procedures upon physician’s& referral.
Develops plans of treatment, modifies treatment plans/ programs as necessary; determines rehabilitation potential and participates in discharge planning.
Carries out regular assessments/ re-evaluations and modifies program goals as& needed.
Identifies potential need for patient to receive other services (physical therapy, speech therapy, social services etc.,) and discusses recommendation with other professionals or physicians.
Knows and utilizes varied treatment techniques and skills for various& problems/disabilities.
Keeps up to date records of each patient’s treatment and progress, performing timely re-evaluation as necessary and indicated.
Responsible for scheduling patients’ sessions and arranges for transfer of duties in the event of& absence.
Instruct patients in use and care of equipment and apparatus, such as wheelchair, braces, prosthetics and orthotic devices.
Directs and supervises the activities of Physical Therapy Technicians, students, and& volunteers.
Fabricates splints and other adaptive devices for specific needs of& patients.
Maintains department equipment, reports defects or problems immediately to supervisory& staff.
Consults with other health related departments (i.e., nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, etc.) to coordinate therapeutic programs and maintains communication with physicians regarding the patient’s progress and response to treatment.
Demonstrates and teaches occupational therapy techniques to occupational therapy& students.
Participates in periodic assessment of the quality of care provided; makes the suggestions for improvement of quality as needed.
Attends department meetings, allied health conferences. Attends special courses, seminars, in-services. Reports on relevant course material to staff. Shares areas of special interest or expertise with staff.
Accepts rotations in assignments to bedside care, psychiatry in-patient unit, and main& clinic.
Instructs families about the needs, management, capabilities, and precautions related to the patient’s care prior to& discharge.
Provides information regarding billing for services and& equipment.
Determines need for purchase of durable medical equipment for& patients.
Maintains and carries out procedures for departmental records, charge slips, daily statistics,& etc.
Attends hospital mandatory in-service& programs.
Performs all other related duties as& assigned.

& Education Experience& Requirements

Education:& Graduate of accredited college program in occupational therapy, B.S. in Occupational Therapy or higher degree.
Licensure:& New York state license or eligibility for& license.
Experience:& Successful completion of orientation program according to department& guidelines.
Qualifications:& Ability to interact with others in a constructive manner. Ability to promote the availability of quality in-services to staff. Ability to interact with and treat adults and seniors. Open to treating infants, children, and adolescents as requested within professional ability level. Ability to treat neonates or willingness to learn.
Certification:& BLS (through the American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire. Existing employees will have until 1/1/2023 to obtain BLS.