Location: Painted Post,NY, USA
DescriptionStarting rate: $33.00 per hourESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSA. Job Knowledge and Role Responsibilities:Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care.Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for and treat residents with the following needs: orthopedics, neuro diseases and infectious diseases, if applicable.Attends all mandatory in-services by employee's anniversary date.Acts appropriately under the direction of the Director of Occupational Therapy, and/or Rehabilitation Director and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(s) and Occupational Therapy Aide(s) in direct resident care and resident related activities.Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, facility and professional guidelines.Establishes and instructs caregivers in resident specific maintenance programs.Records daily treatment charges according to facility policies.Secures necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for residents to facilitate independence, if approved by the Administrator.Acts as a clinical preceptor, if necessary, for affiliated Occupational Therapy orCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant schools.Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of Occupational Therapy.Provides weekly documentation for all residents on an active therapy program.Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions.QualificationsSkillsPreferredPhysical Assessment: NovicePeople Skills: NoviceDocumentation Skills: NoviceCommunication Skills: NoviceAssessment Skills: NoviceBehaviorsPreferredDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsPreferredAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEducationPreferredBachelors or better in Occupational TherapyBachelors or better in Pre-Occupational TherapyLicenses & CertificationsPreferredOTEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)