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New Graduate - Occupational Therapist

Rochester Regional Health

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs$69,000 - $99,840 / YEARPosted 29 days ago

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Perform initial patient evaluations and implement customized treatment plans to improve patient function and independence. Maintain detailed documentation of progress and coordinate care plans with physicians and other health professionals.

Requirements summary

Requires an Occupational Therapist with strong evaluation skills and a compassionate, patient-focused approach. Preference is given to candidates with 3-6 months of experience, particularly those with experience working with the frail elderly population.

Customer ServiceDocumentationCommunication SkillsTreatment Planning

Job description

SUMMARY As an Occupational Therapist, your strong attention to detail and excellent evaluation skills are crucial to successfully restoring or improving each patient’s optimal level of function, independence and quality of life.
STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Various throughout region DEPARTMENT: Inpatient / Ambulatory / Long Term Care SCHEDULE: As scheduled ATTRIBUTES Three (3) to six (6) months of previous experience preferred Compassionate, kind and patient focused Excellent communication and customer service skills For ElderONE Employment: 1 year experience with frail elderly population preferred RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluation & Development.
Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patients using evaluation protocols, standardized tests and clinical observations; develop and implement treatment plans, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them; adjust treatment plan and goals as needed Documentation & Communication.
Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluation, treatment, progress and discharge status; counsel and teach patients and families; coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals and discuss changes in treatment programs with MDs Employee Development.
Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students and volunteers as assigned; develop and conduct in-service training programs EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE: $69,000.00 - $99,840.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant.
It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.
Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St.
Lawrence County, and beyond.
The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.
It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

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