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Occupational Therapist

Mohawk Valley Health System

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Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

55.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans and provides occupational therapy treatment programs for patients whose injury or disease interferes with daily functioning. Provide skilled intervention using varieties of techniques that are appropriate to achieve identified goals, restore function or prevent disability. This position may work in an inpatient, outpatient or home care setting.

Job Responsibility:

Performs appropriate assessments on all patients (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and general patient population) in accordance with patient diagnosis and physician orders
Establishes long and short term goals and a plan of care in collaboration with patient / family / caregiver
Implements treatment to patient according to established individualized program plan
Uses various occupational therapy procedures and techniques to produce changes in the condition that are consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis
Observes and evaluates treatment effect, and updates the plan of care as needed
Formulates a discharge or follow-up plans to include continuation or discontinuation of O.T. services, implementation of home programs, recommendations for adaptations/equipment in patient’s home environment, and community resources in collaboration with patient, family, caregivers and staff
Implements an education plan based upon learning needs and evaluates for effectiveness. Includes family in teaching
Provides positive supportive communication to enhance patients’ morale and self-esteem
Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding adaptive equipment for patients (i.e.: wheelchairs, bathroom equipment, ADL devices, etc.). Designs, fabricates, and applies orthotic devices in accordance with patients’ diagnosis and physician’s orders. Instructs patient and/or family in the application, care and precautions of orthosis and equipment
Attends patient case conferences or discharge planning meetings, obtaining and reporting pertinent information regarding patient’s present level of functioning, and future goals/plans
Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team when needed. Makes appropriate referrals to other practitioners
May conduct patient home evaluations via actual visits, gather information regarding home, or simulate with patient/family, and make recommendations for changes or equipment to promote patients’ highest level of functioning within the home
Ensures all documentation and reports are complete, accurate and timely. Submits all patient charges promptly
Communicates patient or problem issues appropriately to supervisor, physician, family and staff
Anticipates adverse outcomes or medical changes and communicates with referral source and/ or appropriate staff
Performs all aspects of care in a manner that optimizes patient and therapist safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Keeps current in trends and best practices in occupational therapy treatment techniques, modalities, equipment, and exercise programs
Complies with all regulations, professional standards and MVHS policies
Assists with orientation of new staff members. Provides clinical supervision to COTA and OT students
Maintains a positive and collaborative working relationship both within the department and with other departments
Actively participates in departmental performance improvement/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
Provides clinical supervision and direction to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, students, Rehab Aides, support staff as assigned
Performs related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Ability to travel to other worksites within the region
NYS license as an Occupational Therapist
Current BLS Certification

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

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Occupational Therapist

Mohawk Valley Health System

Location:

Category:Health and Beauty

Contract Type:Not provided