Occupational Therapist (NY HELPS) - 62704

About the role

The occupational therapist will evaluate residents for skilled occupational therapy services and provide skilled occupational therapy treatment and intervention to short-term and long-term rehab candidates. The incumbent will complete medically necessary documentation to justify services and designate residents for skilled restorative/maintenance and/or maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for skilled occupational therapy services
• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment and intervention to short-term and long-term rehab candidates
• Complete medically necessary documentation to justify services
• Designate residents for skilled restorative/maintenance and/or maintenance programs

Requirements

• Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 18 or above, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Occupational Therapist
• NY HELPS Non-competitive minimum qualifications: Possession of a license and current registration as an occupational therapist in New York State

Transfer candidates may be asked to provide their Social Security Number to verify transfer eligibility. For details on transfer types, eligibility criteria, and current transfer determinants, visit the Career Mobility Office website.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy
• Valid/current New York State License
• Experience working in a long-term care setting
• Competent in use of biophysical agent modalities
• Familiarity with Net Health Rehab EMR
• Familiarity with Medicare A and Medicare B occupational therapy billing practices
• Experience supervising occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

Schedule

Part-time: minimum 2 hours to maximum 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, not exceeding 20 hours per week. Preferred coverage hours between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Ongoing position with a target start date of early November.

Pay

Annual salary range: $81,532 to $102,354, inclusive of a $4,000 Geographic Pay Differential. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program; no examination required. For new state employees appointed to graded positions