Occupational Therapist HealthCare Support is actively seeking Occupational Therapist to fill an opening with a large managed long term care company in Queens, NY.Daily Responsibilities for Occupational Therapist:
- The Occupational Therapist will be covering facilities located in Rockaway and Bushwick
- The Occupational Therapist plans and administers Occupational therapy treatment programs for medically referred participants to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts.
- Evaluates participant referred by the provider and administers a treatment program in collaboration with the provider.
- Completes assessments, progress, treatment or revisits, discharge summaries interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Performs participant evaluations and treatment at the PACE site and/or in the field (participant's home, nursing homes, etc.).
- Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.
- Participates in developing a participant care plan with other interdisciplinary team members and participates in care plan meetings in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Documents all pertinent participant information as required, including, but not limited to evaluations, progress notes, MDS, and care plans according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Documents all statistical data as required.
- Consults with a physiatrist and other professionals when appropriate.
- Maintains a high standard of health care and clinical practice through attendance at continuing education in-services/seminars and reading professional journals.
- Participates in clinical education of student affiliates.
- Provides clinical instruction to COTAs.
- Conduct clinical instruction of Level I & Level II Occupational Therapy, COTAs, COTA Students as well as student volunteers.
- Recommends equipment for discharges as appropriate.
- Participates in the delivery of in-service training programs for the site and departmental staff.
- Participates in Performance Improvement Monitoring.
- Only act within the scope of the individual's authority to practice.
- Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.
- Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch) with 35 weekly hours
Required Qualifications for Occupational Therapist:
- Education: Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree, required.
- Active New York State licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Individuals must be able to sustain certain physical requirements essential to the job.
- One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapist and/or experience with the Geriatric population preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
- Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff.
- Ability to use all OT Modalities/equipment.
- Ability to travel to participant's homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics.
- Knowledge of PACE regulations.
Preferred Qualifications for Occupational Therapist:
- Knowledge of Care Compass and other EMRs preferred.
- Bilingual preferred depending on region (participant demographics and location of PACE sites).
- Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which the healthcare professional will perform the function.
- Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
Benefits for Occupational Therapist:
- Immediate enrollment in Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Investment Accounts
- Career and educational tools within our Ingenovis ACT (Advocacy) Program
Pay: $49 - $52 an hour Interested in being considered? If you are interested in applying to this position, please click Apply Now for immediate consideration. For additional consideration, please email a copy of your resume to ...@healthcaresupport.com with your phone number, the job title and location, and our recruiters will reach out. Healthcare Support Staffing, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. #GldOT924