Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital • Plattsburgh, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Completes medically prescribed Occupational Therapy assessment, plans and implements treatment program, and reasseses patient status as indicated to restore function and/or maximize ability following disease or disability. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is a not qualifying factor to obtain the position.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• Valid and current New York State Occupational Therapy license and registration with the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy
• AHA-BLS is required within 6 months of hire or a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to the date of renewal
• Ability to qualitatively evaluate and treat all age groups and diagnostic categories in both an inpatient, outpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Sub-Acute Rehab settings
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding anticipated Occupational Therapy treatment plan, level of expected patient participation, and expected outcome
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and the Medical/CVPH staff as a member of the Rehabilitation team
• As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided

Responsibilities

• Completes medically prescribed Occupational Therapy assessment
• Plans and implements treatment program
• Reassesses patient status as indicated to restore function and/or maximize ability following disease or disability
• Complete accurate and legible documentation as per established guidelines
• Qualitatively evaluate and treat all age groups and diagnostic categories in both an inpatient, outpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Sub-Acute Rehab settings
• Communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding anticipated Occupational Therapy treatment plan, level of expected patient participation, and expected outcome
• Communicate effectively with the public and the Medical/CVPH staff as a member of the Rehabilitation team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level