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Req Number
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
n1.Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
n2.Develops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and function of upper extremities.
n3.Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
n4.Utilizes 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.
n5.Provides patient remediation in patient's deficit areas to assist the patient to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life.
n6.Reviews 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.
n7.Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
n8.Treats patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including but not limited to: kinetic activities, perceptual training and developmental sequencing.
n9.Instruct 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.
n10.Performs 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.
nJob Qualification
n1.Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
n2.Current License to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required.
nOR
nCurrent limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only).
nSpecialized certifications, as needed.
n3.1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
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 $ -$ /year
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.
Worksite address
great neck, NY, 11022, US
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