Occupational Therapist SubAcute Rehab TMR N

Facility:      McAuley Residence SNF Sub Acute

Shift: Shift 1

Status:     Per Diem      FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit:     ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime:     Exempt: No

Work Schedule:  Days

Hours: 8:30a-4:30p. Minimum one Saturday/month.        

Summary:
Provides rehabilitation according to state licensure.  Organizes and conducts treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability.  Practices with autonomy, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education
• Registered and licensed 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
• Evaluation and treatment of Residents for Occupational Therapy programs
• Involvement in the Care Plan process and MDS process
• Screening of residents for occupational therapy intervention
• 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
• Professional skills: Demonstrates professional skills, consisting of a full systems review focused on disabilities and impairments affecting well-being and physical function, and pain control. 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