Occupational Therapist PartTime

ADAPT MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

ADAPT MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES in New York, NY is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients to facilitate rehabilitation and independence. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Occupational Therapy, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. A NY State license in Occupational Therapy is required. Benefits include referral bonuses and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to develop treatment plans based on assessment.
• Document therapy activities and patient progress according to policies.
• Integrate therapeutic services in collaboration with families and staff.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 10 individuals.
• Provide supervision to students and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical ability

Manual dexterity

Education

Master’s in Occupational Therapy

Two years of experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

IPSIDD approval preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Referral Bonus
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

SUMMARY

Under general direction, is responsible for evaluating and treating patients in order to facilitate rehabilitation and independence in daily living skills of physically and/or mentally disabled patients. Duties and activities may vary based on assignments and program. This is a fee-for-service position delivering services in day programs and individuals' residences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates patients referred to practice to establish learning and performance capabilities and develops a treatment plan to attain established goals working within scope of patient’s disability. Evaluation includes activities of daily living (feeding, dressing, grooming, hygiene, transfers), fine motor and gross motor skills, sensory awareness, perceptual motor skills, homemaking and independent living skills.
• Develops a treatment plan and goal based on assessment.
• Integrates and provides therapeutic services in or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff.
• Documents therapy activities and results on patients’ records in accordance with practices’ policy and procedures, assists in overall evaluation and rehabilitation of patients’ medical/psychiatric condition.
• Documents progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur.
• Refers patients to other clinical services if such referral is felt appropriate.
• Provides supervision to students and Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.
• Follows all regulations regarding service provision and billing.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 10 individuals (equivalent to about 4 hours of therapy).
• Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co‑workers, patients, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Analytical ability necessary to evaluate patient’s condition and progress and select appropriate therapy techniques.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s in Occupational Therapy.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• IPSIDD approval preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Current NY State license in Occupational Therapy