URMHC: Occupational Therapist

Details

Client Name
University of Rochester Medicine Home Care

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Therapy

Specialty
OT

Job ID
35471442

Job Title
URMHC: Occupational Therapist

Weekly Pay
$2026.0


Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 08AM

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
07/06/2026

End Date
10/03/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Profession: Occupational Therapist
Specialty: Therapy
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8.0
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum of one-year experience in a Long Term Care/Home Care setting; Recent Home Care experience within the last year
License: Current Occupational Therapy license to practice in Client
Certifications: Not specified
Must-Have: OASIS


Description:
The Occupational Therapist provides case management and direct patient care within a team environment.
They administer comprehensive skilled care.
The role includes participating in assuring that care delivery services are consistent with the agency vision, mission, values, and strategic goals while meeting customer needs.
The Occupational Therapist promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of the team.
They utilize resources, supplies, and time efficiently to contain costs and increase the value of all services to the community.
Positive, supportive, and respectful communication is essential for interactions with all external sources, patients, families, and staff.
The Occupational Therapist develops and revises treatment and discharge plans in conjunction with the patient, family, physician, care delivery team, and third-party payors.
They consult with and educate patients, families, and team members regarding disease processes and self-care techniques.
Supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) is required to ensure patient health, safety, and compliance with the plan of care.
This role involves direct interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, and others, maintaining positive relationships.
Participation in regularly scheduled patient conferences with the team is essential to discuss patient care and ensure a comprehensive coordinated plan of treatment.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the completion of all appropriate clinical records for compliance with state and federal legislation.
They must maintain current knowledge of available community-based services.
Demonstrating flexibility, enthusiasm, and a willingness to cooperate while working with customers and others is vital.
Ensuring problem resolution at the point of contact is necessary.
The Occupational Therapist makes constructive recommendations regarding ways to improve quality of patient care and external customer service.
Maintaining integrity and assisting leadership in monitoring and identifying potential new programs and services is expected.
Ensuring that patient needs are met through the care delivery process is crucial.
They must ensure all practices, standards, and behaviors meet agency performance competencies.
The Occupational Therapist participates in the attainment of operational and financial objectives.
Monitoring results, progress, and taking corrective actions on quality indicators is part of the role.
The impact of the Occupational Therapist function on patient care and service delivery is recognized.
Efforts to reduce or eliminate avoidable costs and errors are pursued actively.
Quality plans of care consistent with care paths must be developed, complying with regulatory practices and guidelines.
Responding to findings from Quality Management processes is required.
The Occupational Therapist contributes to an environment of professional growth, learning, trust, and mutual respect.
Participation in educational programs and self-development opportunities is encouraged.
Commitment to professional growth and competency is essential.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the Key Performance Indicators established by their manager.


Client Details

Address
2180 Empire Blvd

City
Webster

State
NY

Zip Code
14580


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