Occupational Therapist - OTR/L - Jefferson County Region

Role and Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is a NYS Licensed OTR/L who is responsible for directing, supervising, evaluating and providing occupational therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

• Instruct patients and families in the activities of daily living.
• Establish household management routines.
• Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers in the use of appropriate adaptive equipment.
• Manage the falls risk of patients through proper evaluation, care planning, patient/family education, and communication with other clinical disciplines.
• Record and report to the physician the patient’s response to the occupational therapy program or any changes in the patient’s condition through phone contact or periodic written summaries.
• Communicate with other health team personnel involved with the care of the patients.
• Prepare clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit, which are incorporated in the clinical record.
• Attend case conferences and staff meetings.
• Direct or assist with the management of home health aide service delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current, valid OT license issued by NYS Department of Education.
• One year of practical experience as a licensed occupational therapist.

Work Environment

The Occupational Therapist is primarily a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions. The working conditions are classified as medium work: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to:
• Stand
• Sit
• Hear
• Walk
• Talk
• Stoop or kneel
• Repetitive motion