Occupational therapist jobs in Binghamton, New YorkCreate job alerts

Job Description PRN Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, an affiliate of The Weston Group, is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care. We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. We're seeking an Occupational Therapist to help develop, recover and maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. POSITION SUMMARY An Occupational Therapist is a skilled, registered and licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients referred by a physician. Treatment approaches utilize occupational modalities, supervision of occupational therapist assistants and/or rehabilitation techs, and/or exercise to relieve pain and/or restore function. RESPONSIBILITIES • Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality, • Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions, • Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), • Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components, • Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities, • Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use, • Guide and educate family members and caregivers, • Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short term treatment goals, • Collect data and document processes followed, • Proven working experience as an Occupational Therapist, • Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapy, • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities, • Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grown in the profession, • Professional behavior Occupational therapists must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum. LICENSURE OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS Occupational therapists must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Occupational Therapy. Apply directly on our website-

Job Description PRN Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, an affiliate of The Weston Group, is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care. Short travel of 15 minutes involved between facilities both located in Vestal. Seeking 20-25 hours per week. Productivity expectation 85%! We're looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), a licensed professional who administers treatment plans according to the directives of the Occupational Therapist at the facility. The COTA assists the Occupational Therapist with patient documentation as directed by the Occupational Therapist. POSITION DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES • COTAs demonstrate skill in the use and proper choice of occupational therapy techniques and treats patients effectively with good response., • Maintains and enhances patient dignity and modesty during treatment., • Shows appropriate therapist-patient rapport explaining the treatments and discussing the reasons for occupational therapy with patient, etc., • Follows accepted precautions and contraindications for treatment., • Utilizes appropriate therapeutic techniques., • COTAs provide accurate and timely patient records., • Completes daily documentation procedures assuring that all services are appropriately accounted for from a clinical and billing perspective., • Communicates and documents significant changes in patient progress as a result of treatment and accepts modified treatment plan if needed., • Documents equipment provided, home programs and handouts given to the patient., • Documents all communication with physicians and POA concerning patient's status., • COTAs communicate with others maintaining a professional attitude to assure quality care., • If directed by the Occupational Therapist, contacts physicians as needed to clarify diagnosis or orders, change treatment, or discharge., • Consults patient's POA, nurses, social workers, physical and speech therapists, and physicians as appropriate and needed., • Notifies facility personnel and family as to use of equipment., • Attends patient related meetings in accordance with facility policy., • COTAs demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines as related to applicable rehabilitation services., • COTAs perform all other duties and functions necessary for the maintenance of efficient, economic and quality operation of the department., • Projects and maintains a professional appearance., • Makes suggestions for department improvement and assists in development of these as appropriate. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants must possess an appropriate Associate of Science degree from an accredited institution. LICENSURE OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Occupational Therapy and provide an acceptable Criminal Background Check. Apply directly on our website-