Occupational Therapist SubAcute Rehab FBM N_

Salary: 37.24-55.86 USD
Facility: Father Baker Manor Sub Acute
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Summary:
Provides rehabilitation according to state licensure. Organizes and conducts treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability. Practices with autonomy, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
+ Professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education
+ Registered and licensed by NYS Department of Education, or eligible
EXPERIENCE
+ Prior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
+ Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors
+ Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Occupational Therapy Services
+ Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
+ Must have knowledge of Occupational Therapy procedures
+ Evaluation and treatment of Residents for Occupational Therapy programs
+ Involvement in the Care Plan process and MDS process
+ Screening of residents for occupational therapy intervention
+ Documentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal regulations
+ Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
+ Physical assessment: Ability to assess the physical impact the disease process and aging process has on ability to perform daily tasks; examples may include skin integrity, ROM, MMT, ADLs, IADLs, bowel and bladder control
+ Professional skills: Demonstrates professional skills, consisting of a full systems review focused on disabilities and impairments affecting well-being and physical function, and pain control. Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by the AOTA and the NYSOTA
+ Proficient in efficiently navigating utilized EMR programs
WORKING CONDITIONS:
+ Considerable amount of bending, stooping, walking, lifting
+ Standing and transferring of patients
REQNUMBER: 30197