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**Req Number** 158927

Occupational Therapist - Temporary

Bronx, NY

Schedule: M-F, 9am to 5pm

4 Week Assignment (mid July-mid August)

FlexStaff is seeking a temporary Occupational Therapist for our client, a non-profit healthcare organization providing home and community-based healthcare and services for the elderly.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Evaluate referred participants and administer treatment plans

+ Complete assessments, progress notes, treatment notes, discharge summaries, and interdisciplinary notes.

+ Perform evaluations and treatments at the PACE site and in the field (home, nursing home, etc.).

+ Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.

+ Develop participant care plans, participate in care plan meetings, and adhere to regulations.

+ Document all required participant information (evaluations, progress notes, MDS, care plans, etc.).

+ Consult with physiatrist and other professionals as needed.

+ Maintain high standards of care through continuing education and professional development.

+ Participate in clinical education of student affiliates.

+ Provide clinical instruction to COTAs, Level I & II OT students, and student volunteers.

+ Recommend discharge equipment as appropriate.

+ Deliver in-service training programs.

+ Participate in Performance Improvement Monitoring.

+ Adhere to scope of practice and meet established competencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

+ One year of OT experience and/or experience with the geriatric population preferred.

+ One year of experience with a frail/elderly population (or training provided upon hire).

+ Strong rapport-building skills with patients and staff.

+ Proficient in using all OT modalities/equipment.

+ Ability to travel to participant homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics.

+ Knowledge of PACE regulations.

+ Familiarity with Care Compass and other EMRs preferred.

+ Current New York State Registered Occupational Therapist license.

+ Legally authorized to practice in the state.

+ Medically cleared for communicable diseases with up-to-date immunizations.

+ Bilingual proficiency preferred (depending on region).

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $66-$66/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.