Occupational Therapist 2

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist plans and carries out occupational therapy programs for individuals based on physician diagnosis and evaluation, facilitating rehabilitation for patients who are mentally or physically ill. The role is based in PMR Inpatient OT at 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, and works a 40-hour week on the day shift.

Requirements

• Graduation from a curriculum approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association, including required didactic and clinical work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience in an Occupational Therapist role.
• New York Occupational Therapist license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and disabilities using tests, observations, and information from family members, physicians, nursing staff, and others.
• Plan and implement therapy programs using exercise, functional activities, self-care tasks, home management tasks, and vocational or prevocational skills to help patients regain functioning or adjust to handicaps.
• Educate patients and families about self-care techniques, home modification, therapeutic exercise and activity, equipment use, and other areas relevant to patient functioning and well-being.
• Communicate with hospital team members about patient progress, therapy recommendations, and barriers to discharge.
• Maintain required patient and department records.
• Keep abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed