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About the Role
Improve patient health through innovative, patient-focused care. Contribute to a culture dedicated to making a difference in community health and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Restore or improve physical abilities, promote behavioral changes, adapt surroundings, and teach new skills for optimal daily functioning.
- Provide evaluation and treatment in acute care, nursing home, short-term rehabilitation, and/or outpatient settings.
- Oversee services provided by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary care team.
- Assist in quality improvement and new programming initiative development.
- Maintain licensure by obtaining required CEUs as determined by NYS Practice Act.
- Adhere to professional standards, policies, procedures, federal, state, local, and Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
- Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessments, identifying functional problems requiring occupational therapy intervention.
- Understand and carry out prescribed therapy services as requested by physicians and/or mid-level providers.
- Develop a plan of care to promote optimum function and safety.
- Complete all required paperwork documentation following treatment and procedures, ensuring documentation reflects care provided and outcomes achieved.
- Evaluate and treat the assigned number of patients per day, determining the need for follow-up visits.
- Maintain current knowledge and awareness of insurance regulations related to therapy services.
- Act fiscally responsible in the use and request of supplies and in submitting patient charges.
- Coordinate patient care with other clinical team members.
- Maintain and enhance personal and professional knowledge, and promote professional standards in occupational therapy.
- Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and employees.
- Promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- NYS License to practice OT, or a valid temporary permit as per NYSED licensing requirements.
- BLS CPR - within 6 months of date of hire.
- Excellent motor, hand, eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to handle and operate therapy equipment, including safe patient handling equipment, exercise machines, and/or modalities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Power Point, is preferred.
- Medium Work physical requirements: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
- Occasional physical requirements: balancing, climbing, crouching, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, fit testing.
- Frequent physical requirements: typing/ clerical/ dexterity, grasping, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/ monitor/ computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking.
- Constant physical requirements: hearing.
- Occasional hazards: bodily fluids/ bloodborne exposure.
- Occasional working conditions: extreme temperatures.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Computer Skill
- Reading/Writing/Comprehension
- Creative Thinking
- Time Management
- Organizing/Categorizing records
- Attention to Detail
- Interacting with People
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- New grads will be considered
- Experience as an Occupational Therapist prior to employment is preferred
Education Level
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Salary/Compensations
- USD $40.58/Hr.
- USD $60.87/Hr.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Retirement benefits including an employer match
About the Company
- Bassett Healthcare Network is committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
- We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Equal Opportunity
- We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.