Occupational Therapist

Northwell Health; Town of New Castle (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell seeks an Occupational Therapist in New York to evaluate and treat patients per physician prescriptions, with a focus on disabilities and functional rehabilitation.

The role involves developing treatment plans to improve upper-extremity function, guiding patients and caregivers, and coordinating with the care team. NY licensure or limited permit required; 1–3 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent education/experience.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required.
• Current limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State for outpatient settings, required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred; 1-3 years required.
• Specialized certifications may be required depending on the role.

Responsibilities

• Set per diem rate and administer direct patient care per physician's prescription.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to improve upper-extremity function.
• Submit documentation per department policies and procedures.
• Use evaluation techniques to set realistic goals and plan treatments.
• Remediate patient deficits to maximize daily functioning.
• Arrange and instruct on Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement chart reviews.
• Treat patients with acute or developmental disabilities using kinetic and perceptual methods.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in daily living skills to promote independence.

Skills

1-3 years of relevant experience

3-5 years of relevant experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

License to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State

Limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State (outpatient settings only)

Specialized certifications, as needed

Job description

Job Description

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries and/or disease in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or other State authorized practitioner.

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Job Responsibility

• Set per diem rate, $65 hourly
• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and function of upper extremities.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Utilizes thorough and appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals; designs and implements a treatment plan which best meets the needs of the patient and works toward achieving established goals.
• Provides patient remediation in patient’s deficit areas to assist the patient to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life.
• Reviews and arranges for required Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and instructs patient in use and protocols for dealing with malfunction of same; makes appropriate recommendations for follow-up care upon discharge.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Treats patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including but not limited to: kinetic activities, perceptual training and developmental sequencing.
• Instruct patient and significant caregivers in daily living skills including, but not limited to, tub transfers, dressing activities, feeding and household activities in order to promote a more independent and self-sufficient level of functioning.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required. OR
• Current limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only). Specialized certifications, as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• 3-5 years of relevant exprience, preferred.
• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).