Occupational Therapist SubAcute Rehab FBM N

Facility: Father Baker Manor Sub Acute • Per Diem (0.1 FTE) • ACE Associates bargaining unit • Non-exempt

Schedule

• Shift 1: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Days with weekend and holiday rotation

Summary

Provides rehabilitation according to state licensure. Organizes and conducts treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability. Practices with autonomy, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment of residents for Occupational Therapy programs
• Involvement in the Care Plan process and MDS process
• Screening of residents for occupational therapy intervention
• Documentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal regulations
• Communication skills which may include approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
• Physical assessment: Ability to assess the physical impact the disease process and aging process has on ability to perform daily tasks; examples may include skin integrity, ROM, MMT, ADLs, IADLs, bowel and bladder control
• Demonstrates professional skills, consisting of a full systems review focused on disabilities and impairments affecting well-being and physical function, and pain control
• Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by the AOTA and the NYSOTA
• Proficient in efficiently navigating utilized EMR programs

Requirements

• Professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education
• Registered and licensed by NYS Department of Education, or eligible
• Prior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferred
• Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Occupational Therapy Services
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must have knowledge of Occupational Therapy procedures

Working Conditions

• Considerable amount of bending, stooping, walking, lifting
• Standing and transferring of patients