Occupational Therapist 2

Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States, 14642

Full-time, 40 scheduled weekly hours

Responsibilities

• Plans and carries out programs of occupational therapy for individuals based on the diagnosis and evaluation of the physician to facilitate rehabilitation of mentally or physically ill patients.
• Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and disabilities through tests, observations, and information provided by family members, physicians, nursing staff, and others.
• Plans treatment programs involving activities such as exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
• Educates patients and families in self-care techniques, home modification, therapeutic exercise and activity, use of equipment, and other relevant areas important for patient functioning and well-being.
• Implements treatment programs involving activities such as exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills.
• Communicates with other team members throughout the hospital regarding patient progress, therapy recommendations, and barriers to discharge.
• Maintains required patient and department records.
• Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of both didactic and clinical requirements from a curriculum approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed by New York State.

Pay

Compensation range: $75,920.00 - $102,502.00. Individual annual salaries will be determined based on factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Day shift