Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Location: New City

Hours: 16 hours per week, flexible days

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist will serve as a member of the clinical team. They will provide evaluations and appropriate intervention within their scope of practice at various locations. Will oversee COTA’s at multiple locations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education: B.S. / M.S. (preferred) in Occupational Therapy

Minimum Experience: 1 year in a related setting

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform assessment and evaluations upon receipt of referral/prescription from primary care MD.
• Develop a Treatment Plan based on the evaluation and obtain MD certification to proceed to treatment.
• Plans, monitors and executes therapy according to the identified needs of the person; implements treatment programs; documents and supports treatment activities.
• Maintain contemporaneous documentation in clinical records to meet compliance standards.
• Submits written reports to appropriate sources according to schedule utilizing required formats.
• Become an expert as to the regulations, policies and procedures of the clinic, and maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid and Third-Party insurance requirements for service provision.
• Designs, fabricates, adjusts or makes minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individuals; suggests and monitors provision of appropriate assistive technology; suggests new equipment purchases, when appropriate.
• Work as part of the medical/clinical team and attend meetings as appropriate.
• Is familiar with and adheres to all HIPAA related policies and procedures safeguarding the protected health information (“PHI”) of all patients.
• Oversee activities of Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides or therapy students and cosigns all documentation according to discipline specific practice standards and licensing regulations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend Life plan meetings as needed / requested.
• Conduct Staff trainings and/or presentations to the community.
• Other activities as assigned by Director.

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.