Per Diem - Occupational Therapist - Hand Specialty

About the role

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries and/or disease in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or other State authorized practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and function of upper extremities.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Utilizes thorough and appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals; designs and implements a treatment plan which best meets the needs of the patient and works toward achieving established goals.
• Provides patient remediation in patient’s deficit areas to assist the patient to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life.
• Reviews and arranges for required Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and instructs patient in use and protocols for dealing with malfunction of same; makes appropriate recommendations for follow‑up care upon discharge.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Treats patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including but not limited to kinetic activities, perceptual training and developmental sequencing.
• Instructs patient and significant caregivers in daily living skills—including, but not limited to, tub transfers, dressing activities, feeding and household activities—to promote a more independent and self‑sufficient level of functioning.
• Performs related duties as required.
• All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required.
• Or current limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only).
• Specialized certifications, as needed.
• 3–3 years of relevant experience, required.