Occupational Therapist III - Hourly/Per Diem

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III in New York, NY. The role involves collaborative care with the health team to support patient recovery and independence.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, establishing plans of care, arranging assistive devices, documenting in EMR, and providing supervision for COTA and rehab aides. A patient-centered WE CARE approach is expected.

Qualifications

• New York State OTR/L licensure is required or eligible (must pass within one year).
• Preferred: Master of Science OTR/L from an AOTA accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy per department standards of care.
• Establish treatment goals and plans of care to achieve goals.
• Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices and orthotic/prosthetic needs.
• Submit all necessary paperwork, EMR documentation, and daily billing per department policies.
• Educate patients and families on precautions, home exercise programs, safety, fall prevention, and assistive devices.
• Provide supervision and guidance for COTA and Rehab aides.
• Work across multiple settings and contribute to quality assurance and inventory control.
• Model the WE CARE values in interactions.

Skills

Supervision

Education

New York State OTR/L licensure

Master of Science OTR/L (AOTA accredited)

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III. The successful candidate will:

• Have schedule flexibility and availability to offer Per Diem work support.
• Work closely with other members of the health care team to devise and carry out specialized treatment programs aimed at enabling patients to return to their normal activities.
• Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy service according to department standards of care.
• Establish treatment goals and create plans of care to attain the established goals.
• Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices, as well as orthotic and prosthetic needs.
• Submit all necessary paperwork, as well as electronic medical records and daily billing according to the department policy and procedures.
• Educate patients and families about appropriate precautions, home exercise programs, safety. fall prevention, and use of appropriate assistive devices(s).
• Provide supervision and guidance for COTA and Rehab aides.
• Work in dynamic work environment across multiple settings.
• Assist with quality assurance and inventory control efforts.
• Be a team player and a role model for other staff members.
• Model the organization\'s WE CARE values in interactions.
  
  

Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III. The successful candidate will:

• Have schedule flexibility and availability to offer Per Diem work support.
• Work closely with other members of the health care team to devise and carry out specialized treatment programs aimed at enabling patients to return to their normal activities.
• Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy service according to department standards of care.
• Establish treatment goals and create plans of care to attain the established goals.
• Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices, as well as orthotic and prosthetic needs.
• Submit all necessary paperwork, as well as electronic medical records and daily billing according to the department policy and procedures.
• Educate patients and families about appropriate precautions, home exercise programs, safety. fall prevention, and use of appropriate assistive devices(s).
• Participate in departmental in-services.
• Provide supervision and guidance for COTA and Rehab aides.
• Work in dynamic work environment across multiple settings.
• Assist with quality assurance and inventory control efforts.
• Be a team player and a role model for other staff members.
• Model the organization\'s WE CARE values in interactions.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• New York State OTR/L licensure;
• or license eligible; must pass exam within one year. Recent graduates will be strongly considered.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science OTR/L Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
• One year of related experience.