Occupational Therapist-ESCR

POSITION SUMMARY

• Delivery of treatment services to children ranging in ages from 0-21 years
• Evaluation services
• Job-related department responsibilities

Position Functions and Responsibilities

• 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

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree and/or Masters/or Certificate in Occupational Therapy with NYS License as a registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) or in process with permit. Must maintain license in good standing.

• Experience in clinical pediatric environment

Salary Range:

$85,000/Yr. to $95,000/Yr.