The incumbent will provide occupational therapy services to inpatient units as assigned, clinical supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, and supervision to OT students. Specific duties include:
- Complete Functional Discharge Assessments on all patients and Admission Screening Assessments as needed. Administer broad range of OT evaluations and assessments to identify the need for assistive technology, OT services, functional living skill development, post-discharge needs, and/or other services.
- Develop and lead therapeutic groups and individual sessions to improve ADL and IADL skills to support patient’s ability to return to the community. Activities include functional living skills, community re-integration, activities of daily living, sensory modulation/self-regulation skills, and socialization skills.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to communicate information between treatment teams and rehabilitation service providers, including changes in patient condition, treatment needs, and other clinically relevant information.
- •Support the development of treatment plans through the completion of functional assessments, strength-based core evaluations, weekly/monthly progress notes, yearly evaluations, and assessments.
- Maintain a working knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy practices by attending workshops, training sessions, and conferences. Actively participate in monthly OT Discipline meetings, share journal articles, continuing education opportunities, and/or present relevant information. Provide training to OTS/OTAS and/or individually trains staff members as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,108.00 - $80,248.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Role characteristics:
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- post licensure OT: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Buffalo, NY 14213: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person