Archcare

Occupational Therapist

Archcare • $75K — $90K *
Valhalla, NY 10595In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current NYS license to practice as an Occupational Therapist
  • Master's Degree from an Accredited Institute for Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' physical functioning and provide training or assistive devices
  • Develop care plans with patient and caregiver involvement
  • Evaluate and instruct specific exercise programs for strength and coordination
  • Teach adaptive equipment use to patients and caregivers
  • Maintain communication with physicians and health care teams
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:

Responsible for evaluating the patient's level of physical functioning and providing training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit.

  • Develops a plan of care with patient and caregiver involvement and in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long-term goals.
  • Evaluates, instructs and monitors specific functional exercise programs to increase strength, range of motion, and coordination of upper extremities.
  • Teaches use of adaptive equipment to the patient, caregiver, and other appropriate health team personnel to assist the patient to achieve maximum independence.
  • Maintains communication with the physician and other personnel involved in the patient's care, through written reports, attendance at meetings, and confirmed telephone calls.

Qualifications:
  • Current NYS license to practice as an Occupational Therapist
  • Master's Degree from Accredited Institute for Occupational Therapy

About Archcare

ArchCare is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides a wide range of services to seniors and people with disabilities in the New York City area. The organization operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care programs, as well as offering rehabilitation and hospice services. ArchCare is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients, and has received numerous awards for its work. The organization is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is guided by the principles of the Gospel.
Learn more about Archcare
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1970
* Ladders Estimates

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