Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem

## Occupational Therapist
- Inpatient
- Per Diem Apply:
101 Dates Drive, Ithaca:
Per Diem:
Posted Today:
R4150496
** About Cayuga Health
** Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca;
Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

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Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong.  At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

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** Roles and Responsibilities**:
* ** Clinical Decision-Making:
** Completes comprehensive chart review to determine OT appropriateness. Chooses appropriate exam & integrates findings into a comprehensive plan of care that is person-centered & goal centered. Uses evidenced based practice to guide decision making & therapy intensity. Assesses response to intervention & adjusts interventions/plan of care appropriately.
* ** Communication:
** Selects appropriate communication style based on age, learning style, cognition, and culture. Educates patient & family/caregivers using compassionate communication. Clearly communicates patient's OT needs & barriers to plan with interdisciplinary team to facilitate throughput. Initiates and maintains professional communication with every team member at all times including adverse, challenging, and crucial conversations.
* ** Safety:
** Uses medical record & patient presentation to identify relative & absolute contraindications to participation in OT. Surveys patient and environment for safe movement barriers. Maintains expertise in use of all safe patient handling equipment.
* ** Patient Management:
** Progresses interventions to facilitate achievement of patient's goals. Reassesses progress towards goals & adjusts plan of care. Produces clear, defensible documentation that supports clinical decision making. Uses clinical judgement to determine when immediate communication beyond documentation is required for safe coordinated patient care.
* ** Discharge Planning:
** Synthesizes patient's life context and current functional status to determine discharge destination, level of support, additional services, and follow-up needs. Determines appropriate equipment needs and provides caregiver training as appropriate.
** Required

Skills and Experience:

**
* Education:

Successful completion of accredited Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate level Occupational Therapy Program
* Licensure:
Current NYS Occupational Therapy License
* Current CPR/BLS Certification
* Must complete yearly mandatory safety trainings and e-learning courses
** Preferred

Skills and Experience:

*** Problem solving
* Attention to detail
* Time management
* Flexibility in prioritizing and adjusting workload
* Good written and oral communication skills
*
* Physical Requirements:

*** Ability to move/lift patients with assistance
* Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard)
* Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time
* Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job
** Location and Shift Information:**
* ** Location**:
Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
* ** Shift**:
Per Diem. Coverage for weekdays and rotating Saturdays. Various shifts may be assigned within Inpatient occupational therapy operational hours of 7am - 6pm.
* ** Travel**: 0%-10% Local Travel Between Area Clinics and Facilities
** Compensation Disclosure
*** Standard Rate of $38.00 to $53.00 per hour plus per diem incentive  Cayuga Health…