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Northwell Health lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in mt kisco, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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nJob Description
nEvaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries and/or disease in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or other State authorized practitioner.
nJob Responsibility
nnnAdministers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
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nnDevelops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and function of upper extremities.
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nnSubmits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
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nnUtilizes thorough and appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals; designs and implements a treatment plan which best meets the needs of the patient and works toward achieving established goals.
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nnProvides patient remediation in patient's deficit areas to assist the patient to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life.
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nnReviews and arranges for required Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and instructs patient in use and protocols for dealing with malfunction of same; makes appropriate recommendations for follow-up care upon discharge.
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nnParticipates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
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nnTreats patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including but not limited to: kinetic activities, perceptual training and developmental sequencing.
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nnInstruct patient and significant caregivers in daily living skills including, but not limited to, tub transfers, dressing activities, feeding and household activities in order to promote a more independent and self-sufficient level of functioning.
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nnPerforms related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
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n nJob Qualification
nnnBachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
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nnCurrent License to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required.ORCurrent limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only).Specialized certifications, as needed.
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nn1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
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n n*Additional Salary Detail
nThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
nThe salary range for this position is $65.00-$65.00/hour
nIt is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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