Occupational Therapist- Rehab-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

Mount Sinai Health System

11h • $62 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapist- Rehab-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens The Per Diem Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients and facilitating rehabilitation and independence. Develops and designs treatment plans for physically, mentally and/or emotionally disabled patients. Occupational Therapists enable, enhance and improve patients ability to gain independent, productive daily living and working environments.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experience: Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• License/Certification: New York State Occupational Therapy License.

Nice To Haves

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines and assesses patients' physical, cognitive and learning abilities to determine realistic attainable rehabilitation goals and plan of care.
• Treatment interventions are based on findings of the evaluation and the plan of care.
• Selects educational, recreational and social activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their cognitive and physical capabilities.
• Reassesses patients' progress and prepares reports that details progress.
• Documents therapy activities and maintains necessary records in patient files.
• Provides training and education to caregivers in preparation of discharge.
• Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments that is consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Provide documentation of medical necessity for approval of DME/adaptive equipment and ongoing treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time