Occupational Therapist Rehab LIFE MHC

Facility: LIFE PACE OLV Mercy Home Care

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

8:30am- 4:30pm

Summary:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for providing service to the home care participant who displays deficits in self-care activities of daily living and interpersonal activities. Programs are developed for the participant to assist them in developing ability to satisfactorily accomplish activities specific to their age and role. May perform Early Intervention Program visits as required and approved.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of a B.S. or M.S. degree program in OT required
• State of New York license and registration required

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience as an OT required
• One year experience with the frail elderly

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Must demonstrate the ability to adapt occupational therapy techniques to home setting

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Delivers occupational therapy care in home setting and/or the LIFE program working with participant, participant's family and any other available caregivers