Occupational Therapist III - Hourly/Per Diem

Job description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III. The successful candidate will:
• Have schedule flexibility and availability to offer Per Diem work support.
• Work closely with other members of the health care team to devise and carry out specialized treatment programs aimed at enabling patients to return to their normal activities.
• Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy service according to department standards of care.
• Establish treatment goals and create plans of care to attain the established goals.
• Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices, as well as orthotic and prosthetic needs.
• Submit all necessary paperwork, as well as electronic medical records and daily billing according to the department policy and procedures.
• Educate patients and families about appropriate precautions, home exercise programs, safety. fall prevention, and use of appropriate assistive devices(s).
• Participate in departmental in-services.
• Provide supervision and guidance for COTA and Rehab aides.
• Work in dynamic work environment across multiple settings.
• Assist with quality assurance and inventory control efforts.
• Be a team player and a role model for other staff members.
• Model the organization's WE CARE values in interactions.

Required Qualifications
• New York State OTR/L licensure;
• or license eligible; must pass exam within one year. Recent graduates will be strongly considered.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master of Science OTR/L Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
• One year of related experience.