Occupational Therapist

Girling Health Care; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401k + Company match

Paid Holidays.

Sick Time

PTO Package

Paid Orientation

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Girling Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to assess patient needs, develop plans of care, and deliver therapy services in collaboration with physicians. You will document progress, adjust treatment plans, and educate patients and families on safe mobility and function.

Requires NYS OT license, graduation from an accredited OT program, and at least 2 years of institutional or home care experience; full-time, on-site with competitive benefits and salary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by: The American Occupational Therapy Association; The Council on Medical Education and American OT Association of the Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Associate.
• Current license and registration to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State.
• Two years institutional and/or home care experience required.
• Satisfy the state health status requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assesses occupational therapy needs by applying objective diagnostic and prognostic test.
• Prepares initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic re-assessments.
• Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s prescription for therapy services.
• The plan must include the type of services rendered, estimated duration of treatment, and amount and frequency of visits.
• The patient’s plan of care must include clearly defined, measurable short and long term goals with time frames to measure outcomes.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment according to established goals, in collaboration with the patient’s physician.
• Documents the patient’s response to treatment and modify the treatment plan and objectives as needed after notifying the patient’s physician.
• Instructs health care personnel, the patient and family in the techniques and principles necessary for safe management and maximum restoration of mobility and function.
• Completes cases conferences, 60 day, and transfer and discharge summaries when indicated.
• Prepares all documentation on the appropriate forms.
• Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of treatment with the Home Care Coordinator.
• Participates in case conferences, staff meeting and in-service programs as needed and as designated by the Rehab Manager.
• Works with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop appropriate interventions in order to achieve clinical and functional goals.

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist NYS license

Graduate of Occupational Therapy program

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assesses occupational therapy needs by applying objective diagnostic and prognostic test.
2. Prepares initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic re-assessments.
3. Prepare initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic reassessment.
4. Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s prescription for therapy services.
5. The plan must include the type of services rendered estimated duration of treatment, and amount and frequency of visits.
6. The patient’s plan of care must include clearly defined, measurable short and long term goals with time frames to measure outcomes.
7. Provides occupational therapy treatment according to established goals, in collaboration with the patient’s physician.
8. Documents the patient’s response to treatment and modify the treatment plan and objectives as needed after notifying the patient’s physician.
9. Instructs health care personnel, the patient and family in the techniques and principles necessary for safe management and maximum restoration of mobility and function.
10. Completes cases conferences, 60 day, and transfer and discharge summaries when indicated.
11. Prepares all documentation on the appropriate forms.
12. Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of treatment with the Home Care Coordinator.
13. Participates in case conferences, staff meeting and in-service programs as needed and as designated by the Rehab Manager.
14. Works with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop appropriate interventions in order to achieve clinical and functional goals
15. Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP as assigned.
16. Submits visit notes, at least weekly, or within 7 days after completion of each home visit,
17. Provides written Home exercise programs to client and Home Care coordinator and instruct patient/family/caregiver as per physician’s instructions.
18. Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.
19. Reports all suspected violations to supervisor, Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

1. Graduate of an Occupational therapy school approved by: The American Occupational Therapy Association; The Council on Medical Education and American OT Association of the Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Associate.
2. A License and current registration to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State.
3. Two (2) years institutional and/or home care experience required.
4. Satisfy the state health status requirements.

Position Benefits:

1. Health, Dental, Vision
2. 401k + Company match
3. Paid Holidays.
4. Sick Time
5. PTO Package
6. Paid Orientation
7. Employee Referral Program

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or
local law. Reasonable accommodation is available per ADA and applicable state laws.

Job Type: Full-time Available

Pay: Annual Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Fee For Service (Per Diem) : $80 per Visit

*Please note visit rates may vary depending on location, type of visit, and population.