Occupational Therapist FFS

Archcare • Middletown, NY

1d

About The Position

Responsible for evaluating the patient's level of physical functioning and providing training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit. Develops a plan of care with patient and caregiver involvement and in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long-term goals. Evaluates, instructs and monitors specific functional exercise programs to increase strength, range of motion, and coordination of upper extremities. Teaches use of adaptive equipment to the patient, caregiver, and other appropriate health team personnel to assist the patient to achieve maximum independence. Maintains communication with the physician and other personnel involved in the patient's care, through written reports, attendance at meetings, and confirmed telephone calls.

Requirements

• Current NYS license to practice as an Occupational Therapist
• Master's Degree from Accredited Institute for Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the patient's level of physical functioning
• Providing training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit
• Developing a plan of care with patient and caregiver involvement and in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long-term goals
• Evaluating, instructing and monitoring specific functional exercise programs to increase strength, range of motion, and coordination of upper extremities
• Teaching use of adaptive equipment to the patient, caregiver, and other appropriate health team personnel to assist the patient to achieve maximum independence
• Maintaining communication with the physician and other personnel involved in the patient's care, through written reports, attendance at meetings, and confirmed telephone calls

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees