• Occupational Therapist SubAcute Rehab FBM N

    Catholic Health (Orchard Park, NY)


    Salary: 37.24-55.86 USD

     

    Facility: Father Baker Manor Sub Acute

     

    Shift: Shift 1

     

    Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

     

    Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

     

    Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

     

    Hours: 8am-4pm

    Summary:

    Provides rehabilitation according to state licensure. Organizes and conducts treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability. Practices with autonomy, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.

    Responsibilities:

    EDUCATION

    + Professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education

    + Registered and licensed by NYS Department of Education, or eligible

    EXPERIENCE

    + Prior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferred

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    + Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors

    + Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Occupational Therapy Services

    + Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

    + Must have knowledge of Occupational Therapy procedures

    + Evaluation and treatment of Residents for Occupational Therapy programs

    + Involvement in the Care Plan process and MDS process

    + Screening of residents for occupational therapy intervention

    + Documentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal regulations

    + Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication

    + Physical assessment: Ability to assess the physical impact the disease process and aging process has on ability to perform daily tasks; examples may include skin integrity, ROM, MMT, ADLs, IADLs, bowel and bladder control

    + Professional skills: Demonstrates professional skills, consisting of a full systems review focused on disabilities and impairments affecting well-being and physical function, and pain control. Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by the AOTA and the NYSOTA

    + Proficient in efficiently navigating utilized EMR programs

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    + Considerable amount of bending, stooping, walking, lifting

    + Standing and transferring of patients

    REQNUMBER: 36720