Occupational Therapist, Pen Lic

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

10d • $61,983 - $80,578 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its PMR Inpatient OT department. This full-time position involves planning and implementing occupational therapy programs for patients based on physician diagnosis and evaluation to facilitate rehabilitation. The role requires evaluating patients' functional abilities and disabilities, planning and implementing treatment programs using various therapeutic activities, educating patients and families, communicating with healthcare team members, maintaining records, and staying updated on advancements in the field.

Requirements

• Completion of both didactic and clinical requirements.
• Graduation form curriculum approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed by New York State.

Responsibilities

• Plans and carries out programs of occupational therapy for individuals based on the diagnosis and evaluation of the physician to facilitate rehabilitation of the mentally or physically ill patients.
• Evaluates the patients’ functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
• Plans treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
• Educates patients and families in self-care technique, home modification, therapeutic exercise and activity, use of equipment and other relevant areas important for patient functioning and wellbeing.
• Implements treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
• Communication with other team members throughout the hospital related to patient progress, therapy recommendations and barriers to discharge.
• Maintains required patient and department records.
• Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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