Occupational TherapistVisiting Nurse Service of Ithaca and Tompkins County • Ithaca, New York, United States
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Occupational Therapist
Visiting Nurse Service of Ithaca and Tompkins County
- Ithaca, New York, United States
- Ithaca, New York, United States
About
*Status: *Per Diem
*Position Description:*
Provides occupational therapy services to the patients of the agency under the direction and written orders of a physician.
*Essential Duties*:
· Evaluates the degree of function and disability of patients unless contraindicated by professional judgment or a physician’s order.
· Develops a treatment plan based upon patient evaluation and physician’s orders that are designed to maximize patient independence in activities of daily living.
· Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written orders of a physician, utilizing a creative activity which may be of a manual, industrial, recreational or educational design and/or adapted to correct or remedy any disability.
· Documents in the patient’s electronic chart all evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultations and discharge summaries within the time frame established by VNS policy.
· Fabricates and applies splints, trains patients in the use of adaptive assistive devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence.
· Participates with other clinicians in the formulation of the patient’s total plan of care
· Consults with physician as necessary regarding the therapy plan of care and patient progress.
· Educates the patient and/or family in knowledge of the patient’s physical condition and treatment.
· Participates in case conferencing with the Rehabilitation Director.
*Other Responsibilities:*
· Supports the agency in its goals and initiatives.
· Participates in in-service training programs.
· Complies with agency policies and procedures.
· Promotes effective verbal communication.
· Is proactive in developing and maintaining a culture of safety in the work environment.
· Other duties as assigned.
*Physical Requirements:*
· Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
· Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity such as bending, standing, and the ability to transfer a patient with or without a transfer device.
*Supervision Received by:* Rehabilitation Director
*Qualifications:*
· Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy.
· Possess current license and registration by the NYS Education Department as an Occupational Therapist.
· Possess at least one year of supervised clinical experience and has an understanding of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy.
· Understands the operation and maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy.
· Understands the pathological conditions and socioeconomic factors affecting a patient’s disabilities.
· Must have NYS driver’s license and auto insurance.
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Languages
- English
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