Occupational Therapist [Per Diem] - Rehab

STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Golisano Rehab - 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation
City: Rochester
Postal Code: 14626

About the role

Assesses and restores patients' function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by designing, planning, and implementing medically prescribed occupational therapy interventions. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patients using evaluation protocols, standardized tests, and clinical observations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them; adjust treatment plan and goals as needed.
• Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge status.
• Counsel and teach patients and families.
• Coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals, and discuss changes in treatment programs with MDs.
• Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers as assigned.
• Develop and conduct in-service training programs.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate.
• Current NYS Occupational Therapist License or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Occupational Therapy experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.

Schedule

• Day & Evening 8-hour shifts; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Shift duration varies from 2 to 8 hours.
• Weekends vary.

Pay

Pay Range: $50.00 - $50.00 per hour