Per-diem Licensed Occupational Therapist

**Job Description:**

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Per\-diem Licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide high\-quality care to individuals experiencing physical, mental, or cognitive challenges. You will need to provide 6 in\-person visits per year per member.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will work with patients of all ages to improve their ability to perform everyday activities, enhance their functional independence, and contribute to their overall well\-being. You will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to create personalized treatment plans and help patients reach their goals.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• **Patient Assessment:** Evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs through comprehensive assessments, interviews, and observations.
• **Treatment Planning:** Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs, goals, and progress. Ensure plans are consistent with best practices and evidence\-based strategies.
• **Therapeutic Interventions:** Implement therapeutic interventions and exercises to improve motor skills, coordination, sensory processing, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• **Education and Training:** Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and ways to support recovery and improve quality of life.
• **Progress Monitoring:** Monitor and track patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. Maintain accurate, up\-to\-date patient records and documentation.
• **Collaboration:** Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, another therapists, handy workers, team coordinators, etc.
• **Advocacy:** Advocate for patients’ needs and ensure they have access to necessary resources, including assistive technology or home modifications.
• **Patient Support:** Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients and their families during the rehabilitation process.
• **Others:** all other related works.

**Qualifications:**

• **Education:** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• **Licensure:** Valid Occupational Therapy license in NYS.
• **Experience:** At least one year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist required.

**Skills:**

· Strong knowledge of therapy techniques, interventions, and treatment planning.

· Ability to assess and evaluate patients' needs and develop effective, individualized treatment plans.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

· Empathetic, patient\-focused approach to therapy.

· Ability to work with diverse populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and those with disabilities.

· Good organizational skills with attention to detail.

· Bilingual English \& Chinese or Spanish is a plus

Pay: $60\. 00 \- $100\. 00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• his position involves in\-person visits. Would you be comfortable with that?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Occupational therapist: 1 year (Required)
• OT: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Chinese (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational therapist license (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person