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    Occupational Therapist - Queens, United States - Amergis

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    School Setting

    Monday-Friday

    7:45am-3:45pm


    The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performingclient evaluations, developing and providing occupational therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for eachpatient.


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventionsin accordance with physician orders

    Reevaluates client for rehabilitation needs, and works incollaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team tomodify the plan of care as appropriate

    Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifiescare to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions

    Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate teamgoals for each patient

    Instructs patient/family/caregivers on patient's totaloccupational therapy program

    Advises, consults and instructs members of themulti-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities

    Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes inpatient status to physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members

    Refers individual to other disciplines as deemed appropriateand as approved by the physician

    Teaches new skills or retrains clients in once-familiardaily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness orinjury

    Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independent living

    Instructs individual and/or family/caregiver in the use ofvarious types of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment isin good working order

    Trains individual and/or family/caregiver in use ofprosthetic and/or orthotic devices

    Performs work capacity evaluations and may refer individualto specialized vocational training in accordance with policy and regulations

    Provides accurate and timely documentation according to theplan of care

    Participates in care conferences or other meetings asrequired to ensure coordination of home health services (if applicable)

    Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on theprogress of goals

    Provides in-services/education programs for variousdisciplines as needed

    Participates in peer consultation process

    Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according tocompany policies/procedures and state regulations

    Participates in discharge planning when applicable

    Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

    May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/orfamily/caregiver in the use, application and benefits

    Performs other duties as assigned/necessary


    Minimum Requirements:
    Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Stateof practice

    Must be a graduate of an accredited school or program ofOccupational Therapy

    One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapyexperience preferred

    Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

    Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

    Current CPR if applicable

    TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

    Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

    Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

    Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

    Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

    Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

    Computer proficiency required

    Must be at least 18 years of age\


    Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances.

    The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    401(k) savings plan

    Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

    About Amergis


    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.

    We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.

    Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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