Occupational Therapist [Part Time]

Rochester Regional Health

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist, your strong attention to detail and excellent evaluation skills are crucial to successfully restoring or improving each patient’s optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Requirements

• Three (3) to six (6) months of previous experience preferred
• Degree in Occupational Therapy, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate.
• Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• For ElderONE Employment: 1 year of experience with the frail elderly population preferred
• Current NYS Occupational Therapist License or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patients using evaluation protocols, standardized tests, and clinical observations
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them
• Adjust treatment plan and goals as needed
• Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge status
• Counsel and teach patients and families
• Coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals, and discuss changes in treatment programs with MDs
• Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, student,s and volunteers as assigned
• Develop and conduct in-service training programs

What This Job Offers

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