Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence & Function

Northwell Health; Village of Great Neck, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in accordance with physician prescriptions. You will develop and implement treatment plans to improve upper extremity function and provide caregiver instruction.

The role involves documenting per department policies, arranging DME, and participating in quality improvement activities. Requires NY OT license or limited permit and 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required.
• OR Current limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only).
• Specialized certifications, as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and function of upper extremities.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Utilizes thorough and appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals; designs and implements a treatment plan which best meets the needs of the patient and works toward achieving established goals.
• Provides patient remediation in patient’s deficit areas to assist the patient to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life.
• Reviews and arranges for required Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and instructs patient in use and protocols for dealing with malfunction of same; makes appropriate recommendations for follow-up care upon discharge.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Treats patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including but not limited to: kinetic activities, perceptual training and developmental sequencing.
• Instruct patient and significant caregivers in daily living skills including, but not limited to, tub transfers, dressing activities, feeding and household activities in order to promote a more independent and self-sufficient level of functioning.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Skills

Patient care

Treatment planning

Documentation

Assessment techniques

Discharge planning

Quality improvement

Caregiver instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

New York OT license

Limited permit (outpatient)

Specialized certifications

1–3 years relevant experience

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in accordance with physician prescriptions. You will develop and implement treatment plans to improve upper extremity function and provide caregiver instruction.

The role involves documenting per department policies, arranging DME, and participating in quality improvement activities. Requires NY OT license or limited permit and 1–3 years of relevant experience.