Occupational Therapist (Hybrid General OT/Pelvic)

Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Metro is looking for a motivated, compassionate, forward-thinking part time hybrid Occupational Therapist to preferably treat both pelvic and generalized OT patients out of our Riverhead clinic. Our clinics enjoy a well-trained support staff, as well as a state-of-the-art space and equipment. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

Setting: Outpatient (pelvic experience a huge plus!)

Schedule: Mon/Wed/Fri (24 hrs/week)

Pay Rate: $45-$50/hr

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one treatment
• Evaluates a patient's need for either general or pelvic occupational therapy and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of occupational treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.
• Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
• Custom Splint Fabrication for Patients
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Must be willing to treat all ages and have sensory integration experience.
• Responsible for patient caseload consisting of but not limited to pre-natal and post-partum diagnoses, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, colorectal conditions/chronic constipation, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and diastasis recti management.
• Focuses on the prevention and treatment of functional disorders of the abdominal, pelvic and low back region.
• Provides high quality patient treatment including evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, patient/family education and instruction, provision of safety procedures, and communication with those indicated given the patient. ( ie patient, family, physician, and other hospital associates, etc.)
• Operates equipment related to patient care including electrical stimulation units. Directs and aids the patient in mobility and strengthening exercises, muscle re-education, and functional training.
• Instructs family members, PTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate occupational therapy techniques.

Requirements

• NY Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Passion for Women's and Men's Pelvic Health
• Minimum 1-2 years in Pelvic Floor rehabilitation and 2 years’ experience in outpatient setting preferred
• Women's Health Certification is a plus. Minimum Pelvic Floor 1 through APTA or Herman & Wallace, but willing to train the right candidate.
• Mandatory Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.