SUMMARY

Implements and documents treatment programs. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Unity Living Center (St. Mary's Campus) - 89 Genesee St., Rochester, NY 14611

DEPARTMENT: Occupational Therapy

SCHEDULE: Day Shift, Schedule Varies, Monday - Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Within standards of practice established for COTAs and PTAs, completes and documents assessments, establishing objective, achievable, and measurable long and short-term goals.

• Implements treatment programs individualized to the patient's needs and discharge plan; issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment; documents patient response to treatment according to department policy.

• Communicates directly with the therapist regarding the patient’s plan of care, concerns, or any observed changes in medical status.

• Participates in discharge planning, performs timely and adequate family and staff teaching to facilitate the discharge plan. Offers appropriate suggestions for equipment needs post—discharge. Communicates home programs in a neat, concise, and organized manner.

• Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, staffing, patient needs, and space constraints.

• Documents patient charges and attendance at the end of each day.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree or Certificate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited school.

• Required Licensure / Certification Skills: Licensed and/or registered by the State of New York.

• Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for the PTA or OTA exam

• Reads, writes, and speaks English.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Computer skills 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.

PAY RANGE: $22.60 - $32.00

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.