Occupational Therapist-ESCR - Full Time Day

Responsibilities

• Purpose of Your Position Responsible for the following: Delivery of treatment services to children ranging in ages from 0-21 years. Evaluation services. Job-related department responsibilities. Job Functions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Position Functions and Responsibilities: Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures. Provide treatment for 10 – 12 patients per day. Supervise student interns as directed by Manager. Conduct initial Occupational Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations. Develops and reviews patient care plans in conjunction with Physiatrist. Participates in clinical quality assurance initiatives. Provides patient education through verbal explanation, visual demonstration, or written documentation. Complete reporting activities as required by regulatory and departmental standards including but not limited to:
• daily notation of therapy.
• all progress reports with updates.
• rehabilitation rounds/staff conferences.
• other activities that may be assigned from time to time, i.e. splinting. Comply with established ESCR policies and procedures re: quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control, confidentiality of patient information, customer service, attendance, punctuality, dress code, professional conduct, annual health assessments etc. Participate in all department in-services and staff development activities.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree and/or Master’s/or Certificate in Occupational Therapy. NYS License as a registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) or in process with permit. Must maintain license in good standing. Experience Experience in clinical pediatric environment. Employee Requirements: Must meet or exceed all general health standards and requirements for the position as established by employer in compliance with NYSDOH and other regulatory agencies if appropriate. Must be able to lift, carry, transfer and position patients in therapeutic equipment on static and movable surfaces. Must be able to stand and move freely while treating and supervising patients. Demonstrate the ability to operate and utilize small electric power tools used in the fabrication of therapeutic equipment. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients as necessary. Strong communication and written skills compatible with the need to maintain ongoing interaction with CRC, Inc. staff patients and their families and comply with regulatory documentation of services. WORKING CONDITIONS: Rehabilitation gymnasium including working at tables, on floor mats, vestibular stimulation equipment and on static and movable surfaces.

Salary Range

$85,000.00/Yr. To $95,000.00/Yr.