Home Care Occupational Therapist (OT) - Fee for Service - Queens

Job Responsibility

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and function of upper extremities.
• SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT.
• Utilizes thorough and appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals; designs and implements a treatment plan which best meets the needs of the patient and works toward achieving established goals.
• Provides patient remediation in patient’s deficit areas to assist the patient to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life.
• Reviews and arranges for required Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and instructs patient in use and protocols for dealing with malfunction of same; makes appropriate recommendations for follow-up care upon discharge.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Treats patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including but not limited to: kinetic activities, perceptual training and developmental sequencing.
• Instruct patient and significant caregivers in daily living skills including, but not limited to: tub transfers, dressing activities, feeding and household activities in order to promote a more independent and self-sufficient level of functioning.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.