Occupational Therapist (Perdiem) Special Needs Manhattan

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to evaluate residents at the Dickson-Goodman residence and provide targeted therapy, adaptive equipment, and training to improve daily functioning.

The ideal candidate holds a New York State OT license, active AOTA registration, and at least one year of clinical OT experience. The role offers flexible scheduling, on-site work in Manhattan, and competitive pay of $70–$75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current New York State licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in New York State.
• Graduate of an OT program recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists or the AOTA.
• Minimum of one year of OT experience in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of current standards, procedures, and techniques in OT.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates occupational therapy needs of residents and provides services as ordered by the physician.
• Instructs and monitors functional exercise programs to increase strength, ROM, and coordination of upper extremities.
• Provides assistive or adaptive equipment to support activities of daily living.
• Teaches use of equipment to residents and staff to maximize independence.
• Maintains patient records, goals, treatment frequency, and discharge summaries.
• Communicates with physicians regarding evaluations and progress.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning and completes timely documentation.
• Submits discharge summaries with care provided and recommendations for follow-up.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

New York State OT license

AOTA registration (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and discover your passion.

Job Description

AHRC NYC is looking to hire a Part-Time Occupational Therapist for their Dickson-Goodman residence.

Pay Rate

PAY RATE: $70-75 per hour.

Schedule

SCHEDULE: 8 hours per week....you pick the schedule!

Location

LOCATION: 126 East 126th Street in Manhattan

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating the persons level of physical functioning and works with the person supported and staff to provide training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit, usually associated with fine motor disorders and functioning. The Occupational Therapist also works with other professional staff to establish rehabilitation and maintenance goals and activities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates occupational therapy needs of persons supported and provides occupational therapy services as ordered by Physician/Nurse Practitioner.
• Evaluates, instructs, and monitors specific functional exercise programs to increase strength, range of motion, and coordination of upper extremities.
• Provides assistive and/or adaptive equipment to assist with activities of daily living needs.
• Teaches the use of assistive/adaptive equipment to person supported and staff to achieve maximum independence.
• Evaluates and treats cognitive perceptual defects.
• Maintains records for each person treated by documenting general information, provisional diagnoses, special precautions, description of treatment rendered, records of visits, and discharge summary.
• Ensures initial evaluations are completed upon admissionMakes physician contact, followed by written reports, documenting initial findings, goals, treatment frequency, and estimated length of service.
• Conducts ongoing communication with Physician/Nurse Practitioner concerning information that influences or changes the provision of services, including any unusual situations observed during service.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning for the persons needs.
• Re-evaluates persons every 3 months to assess progress attained and completes written progress reports to be filed in persons records.
• Consult with other members of the health team to coordinate therapeutic programs for the person.
• Completes all necessary documentation within seven (7) days of service. Documentation includes the type of treatment given, the modality used, and the persons reaction.
• Submits discharge summaries at completion of services, including care provided, equipment ordered, and recommendations for follow-up care.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities, as requested.
• Conducts other related tasks as needed or required.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in New York State as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association in New York State.
• Graduate of Program in Occupational Therapy Curriculum, accredited jointly by Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Occupational Therapy AssociationORGraduate of the curriculum in Occupational Therapy recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and eligible for Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Minimum of one year of Occupational Therapy experience in a health care setting.
• Demonstration of considerable knowledge of current standards, procedures, and techniques of Occupational Therapy.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven capacity to work productively in highly collaborative settings and to seek and synthesize input from multiple stakeholders.

Additional Information

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions withou