About this opportunity
HCA Serves lists this Occupational Therapist (Article 16) opportunity in binghamton, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Position Overview:
HCA is seeking a NYS Licensed OT to provide habilitative OT services in our OPWDD Article 16 Clinic. We especially welcome clinicians with experience serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), have a working knowledge of habilitative and functional treatment planning, demonstrate strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills and are committed to client-centered practice.
HCA: not just a job opportunity but an opportunity to make a difference.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provision of services for participants Complete Occupational Therapy initial evaluations and revaluations for individuals on clinician's caseload
Use professional training and collaborative discussion with the individual to develop practical, goal-driven treatment plans
Deliver interventions supporting adaptive and sensory needs
Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams
Complete all program documentation in a timely manner and per Agency standards and related regulatory practices. Documentation includes but not limited to: treatment plans, treatment notes, initial evaluations, billing forms, incident reports and discharge summaries
Supervision of COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Work with student interns as assigned
Attend staff meetings and other meetings/committees as directed by supervisor. Participate in the Clinic's QA committee meeting when available
Participate in workshops and other professional development activities to expand and/or maintain knowledge of best practices and the OT discipline practices
Attend all required trainings as directed by supervisor and maintain training certifications
Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements: Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (required)
Licensed in New York State (required)
CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)
Prior experience with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (preferred)
Qualifications and Knowledge: Must possess valid New York State driver's license and transportation necessary to meet program needs.
Must be willing to work late afternoon/early evening hours based on the therapy needs of assigned caseload.
Successful completion of required orientation and annual training. Position requires good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to demonstrate teamwork and professionalism.
May be requested to complete an evaluation or training in an individual's home.
Commitment to ethical, person-centered practice
Knowledge of areas of practice specific to IDD, including development stages and milestones and specific diagnoses.
Demonstrate respect and values for an individual's right of risk, autonomy, and self-determination.
Understands and respects the unique needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities or development delays.
Demonstrate appropriate/professional interpersonal skills with agency personnel, community collaborators, individuals and their choice of supports.
Communicates verbally and/or in written form clearly and professionally.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, including a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to make quick and independent decisions in response to changing conditions.
Demonstrated capacity to utilize Microsoft Products, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records software.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch and bend,
Fingering is required regularly for typing and the use of hands in a repetitive motion.
Regularly required to talk and hear with the ability to exchange and receive detailed information.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screens and operation of equipment.
Working conditions of this position do not substantially expose workers to adverse environmental conditions and are typical of an indoor work environment.
Worksite address
binghamton, NY, 13903, US
Who can apply
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