Occupational Therapist - Adult Outpatient

Position: Occupational Therapist 2- Adult Outpatient
Location: City of Rochester

Occupational Therapist 2
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- Adult Outpatient locations:
Clinton Crossings Building Dtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition :
R266024

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** Job Location (Full Address):
** 4901 Lac De Ville Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14618
** Opening:
** Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:500307 Occupational Therapy

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:

UR URCD 214

Compensation Range:$75,629.00 - $98,317.00
* 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:
** GENERAL PURPOSE  Plans and carries out programs of occupational therapy for individuals based on the diagnosis and evaluation of the physician. Facilitates rehabilitation and helps patients achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life through the use of purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve occupational outcomes which promote health. Provides assistance in other areas of the department, including working on special projects.

and mentoring student Occupational Therapists.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Evaluates patient's functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
* Implements treatment programs of therapy involving activities, such as exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills, to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to 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.
* Plans treatment programs of therapy involving activities, such as exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills, to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to handicaps.
* Communicates with other team members throughout the hospital regarding 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
*** Graduation form curriculum approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association and completion of both didactic and clinical work required
* Or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 3 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in an Occupational Therapist role required
** LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
*** Occupational Therapist-NY upon hire required

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