Occupational Therapist (O/T) - FFS

Young Adult Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Adult Institute in New York, NY seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and provide OT services for pediatric and adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves instructing home therapy programs, documenting in EHRs, meeting productivity targets, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to improve quality of life.

NY license and NBCOT are required; preference for 1 year experience with IDD and ability to work with limited on-site

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in NY and NBCOT-certified.
• Experience with individuals with IDD is preferred.
• Ability to work with limited on-site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and provide training on home therapeutic programs and/or assistive devices.
• Document contemporaneously using electronic health records (EHR).
• Meet productivity expectations.
• Participate in supervision, communicate with patients, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to improve quality of life.

Skills

Home therapy training

Documentation (EHR)

Coordination of care

Productivity mindset

Education

Licensed OT in NY

NBCOT certification

Job description

Evaluate, planning, and provision of Occupational Therapy Services for pediatric/adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Instruct/provide training on home therapeutic programs and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit
• Contemporaneous documentation using electronic health records
• Meet productivity expectation
• Participate in scheduled supervision, patient communication, coordination of care with interdisciplinary team to help improve the quality of life of the people we support

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g., lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New York and has graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Preferred Qualification Requirements ( desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

• A minimum of one year Occupational Therapy experience in a healthcare setting working with individuals with intellectual and developmental delays.
• Ability to work effectively with limited on-site supervision

Compensation:

$71.20 per Hour: based on $35.60 Fee-for-Service (FFS) per 30-minute sessions

Schedule:

• Thursdays on one of the following regular shifts: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
• 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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