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  • Occupational Therapist
    Occupational Therapist
    6 days ago
    $55–$65 hourly
    Full-time
    Bronx County

    RehabCare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team in Bronx, NY. In this role, you will be instrumental in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental factors impacting their daily living., • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications., • Provide direct patient care, including training in activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and work-related tasks., • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on compensatory strategies, energy conservation techniques, and home exercise programs., • Collaborate effectively with physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care., • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries., • Adhere to all professional standards, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications: • Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist., • Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program., • Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities., • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team., • Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development.

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  • Direct Service Provider Bilingual Chinese
    Direct Service Provider Bilingual Chinese
    2 months ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    The role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work with children and their families to provide resources and support, as well as strengthen daily living skills. The services are provided in the individual's home or community setting, giving the families respite while gaining important life skills. Activities as a DSP for the OPWDD(Office of People with Developmental Disabilities) program recipients primarily involve teaching them the following: how to accomplish daily living tasks, improve socialization among peers, and acclimate to community activities such as traveling, interacting with store staff/community helpers, and adhering to appropriate social boundaries. • Assist individuals in meeting their service plan goals., • collaborate scheduling between the individual and the DSP., • Communicate effectively with families and supervisors., • Problem solve and communicate with supervisors as concerns arise., • Document session activities with the individuals in a timely manner., • Bilingual in either Cantonese or Mandarin., • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legal to work in the US., • High school diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred., • Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)., • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices., • Can communicate in Mandarin/Cantonese as well as English., • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards., • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards., • Must be able to lift 35 lbs., • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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