Certified Occupational Therapist Assist SubAcute Rehab FBM

Facility:      Father Baker Manor Sub Acute

Shift: Shift 1

Status:     Full Time      FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit:     ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime:     Exempt: No

Work Schedule:  Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:   7:00a-3:00p      

Summary:
Implement Occupational Therapy services for patients of the Rehab Services Department under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.  Follows treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury or disability, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education
• Certified and currently registered by NYS Department of Education, or eligible

EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Occupational Therapy Services
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must have knowledge of Occupational Therapy procedures
• Involvement in the Care Plan process and MDS process
• Documentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal regulations
• Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
• Physical assessment:  Ability to assess the physical impact the disease process and aging process has on ability to perform daily tasks; examples may include skin integrity, ROM, MMT, ADLs, IADLs, bowel and bladder control
• Technical skills:  Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by the AOTA and the NYSOTA
• Proficient in efficiently navigating utilized EMR programs

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Considerable amount of bending, stooping, walking, lifting
• Standing and transferring of patients