Occupational Therapist - FlexStaff

Northwell Health

11d

About The Position

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or disease in accordance with a written and signed prescription or referral from a state-licensed physician or other state-authorized practitioner. Provides direct patient care and submits required documentation according to department policies and procedures. Uses appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals and designs and implements treatment plans suited to patients’ needs. Treatment may address gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and upper-extremity function. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary care team members, provides remediation in patients’ deficit areas, and treats acute or developmental disabilities using methods such as kinetic activities, perceptual training, and developmental sequencing. The role also includes instructing patients and caregivers in daily living skills to promote independence, reviewing and arranging required durable medical equipment (DME), and recommending follow-up care at discharge. Participation in quality improvement chart reviews and activities is required, as are other related duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Minimum of one year of prior experience.
Must be currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, or hold a valid permit and become licensed and registered within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients in accordance with prescriptions or referrals from authorized practitioners.
Administer direct patient care and submit required documentation in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Use appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals.
Design and implement individualized treatment plans to meet patient needs and achieve established goals.
Develop and implement treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and upper-extremity function.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team staff to integrate services and maximize patients’ potential for recovery or improvement.
Provide remediation in patients’ deficit areas to support maximum functioning in daily life.
Treat patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including kinetic activities, perceptual training, and developmental sequencing.
Instruct patients and significant caregivers in daily living skills, including tub transfers, dressing, feeding, and household activities.
Participate in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
Review and arrange for required durable medical equipment and instruct patients in its use and procedures for dealing with malfunctions.
Make appropriate recommendations for follow-up care upon discharge.
Perform related duties as required.