Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - Bronx/Manhattan

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in New York specializes in pediatric occupational therapy. The role focuses on evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting home care services to support children’s daily living skills and independence.

As part of the care team, you will work with families and supervisors to deliver therapy per the plan of care, assess progress, recommend DME needs, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance with agency standards.

Qualifications

• Formal education required.
• Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or successfully completed the educational requirements of occupational therapy.
• Licensed in the state as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled occupational therapy in accordance with the plan of care.
• Evaluates and documents patient status; assists in developing and revising the plan of care.
• Coordinates with the Team Supervisor and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Teaches home exercise programs and family/caregiver training.
• Submits visit notes and progress reports on a regular basis.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Pediatrics

Education

OT degree

Licensed OT

Job description

Brief Description

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, implementation, treatment and documentation of patient status for home care patients. Supports organizations mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Essential Duties

• Provides skilled occupational therapy in accordance with the authorized practitioner's plan of care,
• Treats the patient through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function. Demonstrates and teaches alternate techniques to complete activities of daily living, proper transfers, positioning and all other OT functions as stated in their practice act.
• Accepts only patients referred by the Team Supervisor or designee
• Demonstrates competency in skills required by the agency on at least an annual basis at the time of field evaluation.
• Evaluation and assess the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests and assists in the development and revision of the plan of care. Assesses the patient's continual care needs. Ensures that the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale for not doing so
• Identifies specific DME/orthotic needs of patient and refers to appropriate vendor
• Observes, records and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition to the Team Coordinator or Associate Director of Nursing or Service Coordinator. Reports routinely to Team Supervisor and every 30 days to RN or SC. Requests referrals for other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the patient or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient, family and other health care team members regarding home rehabilitation procedures, including the home exercise program, and other care needs as appropriate to the patient's condition
• Evaluates home safety and coordinates with team members to address issues identified
• Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients
• Attends patient care conferences. Initiates patient care conferences for complex and/or multi-disciplinary patients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care
• Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies.
• Submits all visit notes every week or sooner. Submits 60day, D/C summaries and/or quarterly reports as required by the individual program and department
• Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling patients as required by department.
• Cooperates with appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and arranged by the Team Supervisor.
• Attends meetings and serves on a variety of patient care and strategic planning committees as assigned by the Supervisor or the Director of Operations.
• Participates in the agency's quality improvement program.
• Attends all staff meetings as required.

Brief Description

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, implementation, treatment and documentation of patient status for home care patients. Supports organizations mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Essential Duties

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides skilled occupational therapy in accordance with the authorized practitioner's plan of care,
• Treats the patient through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function. Demonstrates and teaches alternate techniques to complete activities of daily living, proper transfers, positioning and all other OT functions as stated in their practice act.
• Accepts only patients referred by the Team Supervisor or designee
• Demonstrates competency in skills required by the agency on at least an annual basis at the time of field evaluation.
• Evaluation and assess the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests and assists in the development and revision of the plan of care. Assesses the patient's continual care needs. Ensures that the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale for not doing so
• Identifies specific DME/orthotic needs of patient and refers to appropriate vendor
• Observes, records and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition to the Team Coordinator or Associate Director of Nursing or Service Coordinator. Reports routinely to Team Supervisor and every 30 days to RN or SC. Requests referrals for other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the patient or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient, family and other health care team members regarding home rehabilitation procedures, including the home exercise program, and other care needs as appropriate to the patient's condition
• Evaluates home safety and coordinates with team members to address issues identified
• Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients
• Attends patient care conferences. Initiates patient care conferences for complex and/or multi-disciplinary patients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care
• Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies.
• Submits all visit notes every week or sooner. Submits 60day, D/C summaries and/or quarterly reports as required by the individual program and department
• Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling patients as required by department.

Non-essential Duties

• Cooperates with appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and arranged by the Team Supervisor.
• Attends meetings and serves on a variety of patient care and strategic planning committees as assigned by the Supervisor or the Director of Operations.
• Participates in the agency's quality improvement program.
• Attends all staff meetings as required.

Requirements

Formal education required:

Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association or successfully completed the educational requirements of occupational therapy.

Licensed in the state as an Occupational Therapist.

Previous Experience Required

Minimum of one year of pediatric occupational therapy experience and/or pediatric affiliation.

Summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO