Senior Outpatient OT

University of Rochester

3d•$85,758 - $115,772•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This role assists the Chief of Outpatient Occupational Therapy in administrative functions and the daily supervision of outpatient OT staff at the Clinton Crossings location. The Senior Outpatient Occupational Therapist will also perform all duties of a Staff Occupational Therapist.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor’s with certificate in Occupational Therapy.
NYS licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

Nice To Haves

Membership in professional organizations such as the American Occupational Therapy Association, New York State Occupational Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

Assists Chief in supervision of staff at the CC location and off sites as needed.
May lead work of one or several Staff Occupational Therapists.
Upon a physician’s referral and own evaluation of patient’s rehabilitation needs, assigns the patient to staff, suggests types of treatments, guides and checks treatments given by staff members.
Assists Chief with staff recruitment, interviewing and hiring, and training and performance reviews according to all University of Rochester Health policies and regulatory requirements.
Participates in the on-the-job training of Staff of University of Rochester and PMR Outpatient OT departmental policies.
Teaches, mentors, directs, guides and evaluates performance of staff.
Participates in the on-the-job training of new therapists.
Assists Chief in evaluating performance of new therapists.
Refers difficult or complex problems of treatment and supervision to the Chief of Outpatient Occupational Therapy.
Performs administrative tasks for clinic operations such as: Monitor, purchase equipment and supplies for all the CC OT locations as directed by the Chief.
Assures that clinic equipment is clean, operational and in good repair; notifies clinical engineering for repairs as needed.
Assists with workque management, template changes, scheduling as directed by the Chief.
Completes program development as needed and directed by Chief of Outpatient OT to meet the needs of the University of Rochester and their affiliates.
Prepares policy and procedural change communications, organizes meetings and staffing in-services for staff as needed and as directed by Chief of Outpatient OT.
Participates in the educational committee and assists in planning in-services, symposiums, student clinical affiliations, as needed.
Attends and represents the department and/or Chief at a variety of professional meetings within the hospital (e.g.. administrative meetings), and outside the University (e.g. conferences, as a speaker on career panels at local schools or teaching at colleges, etc.).
Recommends improvements, e.g. policy changes, new equipment, etc for considerations by superiors.
Ensures compliance of department with all University or Rochester, Article 28, JCAHO, and other regulatory requirements and reports status to Chief as needed.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities of a Staff Occupational Therapist.
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.