Travel Occupational Therapist
11 days ago
New York
Certification Details • BLS, • NYS active Occupational Therapy licensure, • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)Job Details, • The staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients and facilitating rehabilitation and independence., • Develops and designs treatment plans for physically, mentally and/or emotionally disabled patients., • Enables, enhances and improves patients' ability to gain independent, productive daily living and working environments., • Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs in hospital settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems., • Evaluates and establishes patients' physical and mental learning abilities and analyzes medical data to determine realistic attainable rehabilitation goals within scope of patient’s disability., • Selects educational, recreational and social activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities., • Evaluates patients' progress and prepares reports that detail progress., • Documents therapy activities and maintains necessary records in patient files., • Assists in the evaluations and rehabilitation of assigned patient’s medical/psychiatric conditions by conferring with social worker, nurses and other disciplines., • Trains and educates caregivers how to provide for the needs of the patients during and after therapy., • Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments that is consistent with their needs and capabilities., • Develops and participates in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability., • Consults with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities such as vocational rehabilitation or social services based on psychological, physical or vocational needs., • Plans and implements programs and social activities to help patients learn work and school skills and adjust to handicaps., • Attends clinic on biweekly basis to assist physicians with evaluation and treatment of clinic patients., • Corresponds with insurance companies to gain approval of adaptive equipment., • Performs other related duties.Job Requirements, • NYS active Occupational Therapy licensure, • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred, • 0-2 years experience as Occupational Therapist, • Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance, • Knowledge of human behavior and performance, patience and strong interpersonal skills to inspire trust and respect in their clients