Occupational Therapist- per diem

Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY

9h•$50•Onsite

About The Position

Per Diem Come work with a great team and have all the flexibility you need! Do you have a passion for helping people achieve their maximum potential? Are you a dedicated professional who thrives on a diverse team and understands service driven by collaboration, communication and compassion? We have an exciting opportunity on our team for a Per Diem Occupational Therapist in our Rehabilitation Services Department. At Ellis Medicine, our mission is to meet the health and wellness needs of our community with excellence. If you share our mission and values, and you would love to be a part of the area's premier healthcare provider, hit the apply button and get started.

Requirements

An occupational therapist must have a minimum of four years of education beyond high school attaining a Bachelor of Science degree or Certificate of Occupational Therapy from a college with a program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
He/she should hold certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association.
He/she must be licensed to practice occupational therapy in/by the State of New York.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager/Director of the Rehabilitation Services Department, the occupational therapist is responsible for providing, arranging for, teaching and supervising occupational therapy services through the process of assessment, planning and implementation.
He/she provides advisory service to other professionals who share responsibility for patient care and participates in the development of the rehabilitation program.
Provide evaluation and treatment according to approved practices, policies, and procedures of the Rehabilitation Services Department of Ellis Hospital and New York State law.
Demonstrates skills and abilities to assess and treat newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Provide approved documentation to appropriate authorities.
Demonstrate effective communication skills with all persons involved in patient care and/or hospital activities
Assure financial viability according to standards of practice.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and developmental processes and understanding of the range of treatment needed for patients with special needs or age-related needs.
Develops plans for appropriate equipment needs of patients.
Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to patients and caregivers.
Promote effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships – professional conduct.