Job Location (Full Address):601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500327 PMR Inpatient OT
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCD 214
Compensation Range:
$75,920.00 - $102,502.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:Plans and carries out programs of occupational therapy for individuals based on the diagnosis and evaluation of the physician to facilitate rehabilitation of the mentally or physically ill patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Evaluates the patients' functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
- Plans treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
- Educates patients and families in self-care technique, home modification, therapeutic exercise and activity, use of equipment and other relevant areas important for patient functioning and wellbeing.
- Implements treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
- Communication with other team members throughout the hospital related to patient progress, therapy recommendations and barriers to discharge.
- Maintains required patient and department records.
- Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- Completion of both didactic and clinical requirements required
- Graduation form curriculum approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required
- 3 years or equivalent combination of education and experience required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS- Licensed by New York State required
