Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Department: Hand Clinic

Location: St. Lawrence Hospital - Canton Potsdam Rehabilitation Clinic

Hours Per Week: Per Diem/Varies

Schedule: Hours & Days are flexible

Upon referral, evaluates patients. Develops and implements rehabilitative treatment programs to restore or improve hand therapy patients’ optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life. Fabricates splints as per prescription in a timely fashion or as a walk-in when time allows. Documents and communicates results and recommendations. Participates in multidisciplinary activities. Participates in continuing education programs within as well as outside the hospital.

Provides supervision to students during their affiliation. Participates in quality improvement programs and projects.

• Performs a complete initial evaluation on receipt of referral.
• Develops and implements treatment plan, including appropriate short and long‑term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Involves patient, family, and staff in the implementation of the treatment program.
• Re‑evaluates patient's functional status progressively to ensure that treatment program goals are appropriate to patient's current needs; advances patient toward maximal performance and functional independence. Adjusts treatment plan and goals accordingly.
• Maintains complete documentation of patients' evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status. Sends required information to appropriate professionals.
• Actively participates in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including, but not limited to, hand center case rounds, counseling and teaching patients and their families, discussing changes in treatment programs with MD's, coordinating health care plans with other involved health professionals (e.g., PM&R staff, nurses, social workers, prosthetics, and others), and assists in discharge planning as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
• NYS License in Occupational Therapy (required)

• Hand Therapy experience preferred
• Certification in Hand Therapy preferred
• Strong computer and communication skills

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

$29.98 - $48.00

Canton

13617

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full‑time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.