Occupational Therapist III - Hourly/Per Diem

Job Description The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III. The successful candidate will: Have schedule flexibility and availability to offer Per Diem work support. Work closely with other members of the health care team to devise and carry out specialized treatment programs aimed at enabling patients to return to their normal activities. Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy service according to department standards of care. Establish treatment goals and create plans of care to attain the established goals. Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices, as well as orthotic and prosthetic needs. Submit all necessary paperwork, as well as electronic medical records and daily billing according to the department policy and procedures. Educate patients and families about appropriate precautions, home exercise programs, safety. fall prevention, and use of appropriate assistive devices(s). Provide supervision and guidance for COTA and Rehab aides. Work in dynamic work environment across multiple settings. Assist with quality assurance and inventory control efforts. Be a team player and a role model for other staff members. Model the organization\'s WE CARE values in interactions. Job Description The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III. The successful candidate will: Have schedule flexibility and availability to offer Per Diem work support. Work closely with other members of the health care team to devise and carry out specialized treatment programs aimed at enabling patients to return to their normal activities. Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy service according to department standards of care. Establish treatment goals and create plans of care to attain the established goals. Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices, as well as orthotic and prosthetic needs. Submit all necessary paperwork, as well as electronic medical records and daily billing according to the department policy and procedures. Educate patients and families about appropriate precautions, home exercise programs, safety. fall prevention, and use of appropriate assistive devices(s). Participate in departmental in-services. Provide supervision and guidance for COTA and Rehab aides. Work in dynamic work environment across multiple settings. Assist with quality assurance and inventory control efforts. Be a team player and a role model for other staff members. Model the organization\'s WE CARE values in interactions. Qualifications Required Qualifications New York State OTR/L licensure; or license eligible; must pass exam within one year. Recent graduates will be strongly considered. Preferred Qualifications Master of Science OTR/L Degree from an AOTA accredited program. One year of related experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University