Occupational Therapist 2

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

13d • $75,920 - $102,502 • Onsite

About The Position

Plans and carries out occupational therapy programs for individuals based on physician diagnosis and evaluation to facilitate rehabilitation of patients with mental or physical illnesses. The role is in the PMR Inpatient OT department at the University of Rochester and is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift in Rochester, New York. The stated compensation range is $75,920.00–$102,502.00 per year. Individual compensation is determined using factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Graduation from a curriculum approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association, including required didactic and clinical work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience in an Occupational Therapist role.
• Occupational Therapist-NY certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and disabilities through tests, observations, and information from family members, physicians, nursing staff, and others.
• Plan therapy programs using exercise, functional activities, self-care tasks, home-management tasks, and vocational or prevocational skills to help patients regain functioning or adjust to handicaps.
• Educate patients and families about self-care techniques, home modifications, therapeutic exercise and activities, equipment use, and other areas relevant to patient functioning and well-being.
• Implement occupational therapy treatment programs to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to handicaps.
• Communicate with hospital team members about patient progress, therapy recommendations, and barriers to discharge.
• Maintain required patient and department records.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field through reading and attendance at professional meetings and seminars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed