Occupational Therapist FFS

ArchCare • City of Middletown, NY

9d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ physical functioning and provides training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce functional deficits. The therapist develops plans of care with patients and caregivers, in collaboration with nurses, and works toward short- and long-term goals. Compensation is fee for service: $75 per visit, $105 per evaluation, and $112.50 per recertification.

Requirements

• Current New York State license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institute for Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ physical functioning and provide training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit.
• Develop plans of care with patient and caregiver involvement and in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short- and long-term goals.
• Evaluate, instruct, and monitor functional exercise programs to increase upper-extremity strength, range of motion, and coordination.
• Teach patients, caregivers, and appropriate health-team personnel to use adaptive equipment to help patients achieve maximum independence.
• Communicate with physicians and other personnel involved in patient care through written reports, meeting attendance, and confirmed telephone calls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time