Occupational Therapist (Full time, day shift) in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health
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Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Department: Therapies
Location: 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Day shift, flexible hours between roughly 7:00am-4:30pm
SUMMARY
As an Occupational Therapist, your strong attention to detail and excellent evaluation skills are crucial to successfully restoring or improving each patient’s optimal level of function, independence and quality of life.
ATTRIBUTES
Three (3) to six (6) months of previous experience preferred
Compassionate, kind and patient focused
Excellent communication and customer service skills
For ElderONE Employment: 1 year experience with frail elderly population preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluation & Development. 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
Documentation & Communication. 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
Employee Development. Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students and volunteers as assigned; develop and conduct in-service training programs
EDUCATION:
- BS: Occupational Therapy (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - 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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- OT - Occupational Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $69,000.00 - $99,840.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.