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*Location: Rockaway/Bushwick NY*
*Pay: Up to $54.00 per hour dependent on experience*
*Schedule: *9:00AM – 5:00PM
*Weekly Hours:* 35-40
*JOB PURPOSE:*
Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group is looking for a great Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist plans and administers Occupational therapy treatment programs for medically referred participants to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts.
*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:*
- Evaluates participant referred by the provider and administers a treatment program in collaboration with the provider.
- Completes assessments, progress, treatment or revisits, discharge summaries interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Performs participant evaluations and treatment at the site and/or in the field.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.
- Participates in developing a participant care plan with other interdisciplinary team members and participates in care plan meetings in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Documents all pertinent participant information as required, including, but not limited to evaluations, progress notes, MDS, and care plans according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Documents all statistical data as required.
- Consults with a physiatrist and other professionals when appropriate.
- Maintains a high standard of health care and clinical practice through attendance at continuing education in-services/seminars and reading professional journals.
- Participates in clinical education of student affiliates.
- Provides clinical instruction to COTAs.
- Conduct clinical instruction of Level I & Level II Occupational Therapy, COTAs, COTA Students as well as student volunteers.
- Recommends equipment for discharges as appropriate.
- Participates in the delivery of in-service training programs for the site and departmental staff.
- Participates in Performance Improvement Monitoring.
- Only act within the scope of the individual’s authority to practice.
- Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the organization before working independently.
*QUALIFICATIONS: *
*Education: *Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree, required.
*Experience:*
- One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapist and/or experience with the Geriatric population preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
- Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff.
- Ability to use all OT Modalities/equipment.
- Ability to travel to participant’s homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics.
- Knowledge of regulations.
- Knowledge of Care Compass and other EMRs preferred.
*License:* New York State licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
*Additional Requirements:*
- Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which the healthcare professional will perform the function.
- Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
*Language:* Bilingual preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48.00 - $54.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Care plans: 1 year (Required)
* Senior care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Bushwick, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
*Pay: Up to $54.00 per hour dependent on experience*
*Schedule: *9:00AM – 5:00PM
*Weekly Hours:* 35-40
*JOB PURPOSE:*
Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group is looking for a great Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist plans and administers Occupational therapy treatment programs for medically referred participants to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts.
*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:*
- Evaluates participant referred by the provider and administers a treatment program in collaboration with the provider.
- Completes assessments, progress, treatment or revisits, discharge summaries interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Performs participant evaluations and treatment at the site and/or in the field.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.
- Participates in developing a participant care plan with other interdisciplinary team members and participates in care plan meetings in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Documents all pertinent participant information as required, including, but not limited to evaluations, progress notes, MDS, and care plans according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Documents all statistical data as required.
- Consults with a physiatrist and other professionals when appropriate.
- Maintains a high standard of health care and clinical practice through attendance at continuing education in-services/seminars and reading professional journals.
- Participates in clinical education of student affiliates.
- Provides clinical instruction to COTAs.
- Conduct clinical instruction of Level I & Level II Occupational Therapy, COTAs, COTA Students as well as student volunteers.
- Recommends equipment for discharges as appropriate.
- Participates in the delivery of in-service training programs for the site and departmental staff.
- Participates in Performance Improvement Monitoring.
- Only act within the scope of the individual’s authority to practice.
- Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the organization before working independently.
*QUALIFICATIONS: *
*Education: *Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree, required.
*Experience:*
- One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapist and/or experience with the Geriatric population preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
- Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff.
- Ability to use all OT Modalities/equipment.
- Ability to travel to participant’s homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics.
- Knowledge of regulations.
- Knowledge of Care Compass and other EMRs preferred.
*License:* New York State licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
*Additional Requirements:*
- Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which the healthcare professional will perform the function.
- Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
*Language:* Bilingual preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48.00 - $54.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Care plans: 1 year (Required)
* Senior care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Bushwick, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person