Occupational Therapist: Empower Mobility & Independence

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is looking for an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, or disease under physician prescriptions. You will administer direct patient care, develop and implement treatment plans for upper-extremity function, and ensure proper documentation in line with department policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and current NY state OT licensure (or a limited permit for outpatient settings).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State is required.
• Limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State is required (outpatient settings).
• Specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed OT NY

Limited permit eligible

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is looking for an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, or disease under physician prescriptions. You will administer direct patient care, develop and implement treatment plans for upper-extremity function, and ensure proper documentation in line with department policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and current NY state OT licensure (or a limited permit for outpatient settings).