Location: Poughkeepsie,NY, USA
Salary: $65 per hourThe Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible forperforming student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for eachstudent.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventionsin accordance with physician ordersRegularly reevaluates student for rehabilitation needs, andworks in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcareteam to modify the plan of care as appropriateCollaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate teamgoals for each studentAssesses student's needs, plans for, evaluates and modifiescare to meet goals of Occupational Therapy InterventionsInstructs student/family/caregivers on the student's totaloccupational therapy programAdvises, consults and instructs members of themulti-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalitiesObserves and reports student progress and/or changes instudent status to the physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team membersDirects OT treatment and develops occupational therapy planof careRefers individuals to other disciplines as deemedappropriate and as approved by the physicianReports reaction to treatment and adverse signs and symptomsto the physician, building/district nurse and the parents/caregiversTeaches new skills or retrains students in once-familiardaily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness orinjuryEstablishes equipment needs to facilitate independentfunctioningInstructs student and family/caregiver in the use of varioustypes of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment is in goodworking orderTrains student and family/caregiver in use of prostheticand/or orthotic devicesProvides accurate and timely documentation according to theplan of careParticipates in IEP conferences or other meetings asrequired to ensure coordination of health services (if applicable)Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on theprogress of goalsSupervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according tocompany policies/procedures and State regulationsComplies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standardsMay fabricate splints and instruct individual and/orfamily/caregiver in the use, application and benefitsPerforms other duties as assigned/necessaryMinimum Requirements:Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Stateof practiceOne (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapyexperience preferredParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.