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Occupational Therapist
St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY 12010 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Part-time • $31.31-$40.70/hr • Entry Level
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The Occupational Therapist at St. Mary's Healthcare is responsible for assessing patients' ability to perform independent living skills, designing and implementing appropriate treatment plans, and educating patients and their families on deficits. This part-time role involves overseeing the care provided by certified assistants and technicians, and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
- Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
- Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
- Documents findings of patient progress.
- Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
- Seeks consultation as necessary.
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
- Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
- Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
Qualifications
Required
- BLS Provider obtained within 3 months of hire date or job transfer date.
- Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the New York Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Ability to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Preferred
- Master's degree preferred.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition: REQ2762
Employment Type: Part-Time
**Not Benefits Eligible**
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 18
Hiring Range : $31.31- $40.70
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities: - Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
- Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
Complexity of Work: - Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment: - Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Required Credential(s): - BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. - Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the New York Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date..Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Education: - Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
Employment Type: Part-Time
**Not Benefits Eligible**
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 18
Hiring Range : $31.31- $40.70
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities: - Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
- Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
Complexity of Work: - Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment: - Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Required Credential(s): - BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. - Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the New York Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date..Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Education: - Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
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