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INTRODUCTION

The Occupational Therapist plans and implements occupational therapy programs for patients. They are responsible for the initial evaluation and re-evaluation, treatment planning, care planning, treatment implementation, discharge planning, oral reporting, and written recording of all assigned patients.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

• Coordinates and manages the Occupational Therapy Services for HeartShare Wellness.
• Serves as a resource in the field of occupational therapy and provides integration of occupational therapy principles into the programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of occupational therapy services, especially in regard to ADL training: design, fabrication and application of splints, and in selection and use of adaptive equipment including wheelchairs.
• Assists in revising and updating the policies and procedures as outlined in the DT&C policy and procedure manual.
• Attends and participates in in-services and departmental meetings. Attends courses, workshops, teleconferences, seminars and provides in-service education.
• Collaborates and participates with the Interdisciplinary Team members in coordinating a plan of care that best meets the needs of the patient to reach or maintain their highest practicable level of well-being.
• Evaluates all patients referred by the physician in writing.
• Obtains complete information about the patient’s medical history, education, work history, vocational interest, family and cultural background through patient interviews and discussions with the family.
• Determines the patient’s occupational therapy rehabilitative needs; restorative, maintenance or none.
• Maintains patient records and related information in an organized, accessible manner.
• Assists in the orientation and skill development of new staff members. Focuses on behavioral objectives of treatment, assignments, physical layout of the area and the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Evaluates the patient’s performance capabilities, abilities and deficits in ADL (self-care skills); motor skills; and sensory integration. Addresses deficits in cognition, psychological and social skills.
• Records initial patient evaluations and writes progress and discharge notes according to the standards as outlined in the facility’s policy and procedures manual.
• Assesses the needs of each patient and formulates appropriate short- and long-term goals, along with methods to achieve the goals. Discusses the goals with family members, the patient and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Selects appropriate treatment techniques and equipment to meet the needs of the patient, considering information from evaluations, medical records, patient observations and interviews.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to determine the most appropriate therapy program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient through the use of appropriate psychosocial techniques and reinforces; collaborates with the patient in establishing goals; provides patient and families with support and encouragement to increase motivation and assist them in their adjustment to physical, mental, and social limitations.
• Reassesses treatment plans, modifying, adapting and upgrading plans within the patient’s capabilities in order to achieve the highest level of functioning; uses a variety of possible strategies for achieving treatment goals.
• Adapts the program to the needs of the patient so that tasks (such as increasing physical demands to increase physical tolerance) are interfaced with the abilities of the patient.
• Plans a performance improvement for Occupational Therapy services and reports to the Performance Improvement Committee on a quarterly basis.
• Recommends discontinuation of occupational services when the patient has achieved the maximum benefit from the services.
• Uses specifically designed crafts, instructional programs, games, exercises and handling techniques to improve the patient’s functional performance.
• Designs and fabricates selected orthotic and prosthetic devices and adaptive equipment.
• Applies and instructs in the use of selected orthotic and prosthetic devices and adaptive equipment.
• Maintains and cares for equipment and orders supplies as needed.
• Supervises support personnel and students.
• Evaluates and manages the use of wheelchairs and positioning aids. Operates fluidotherapy, paraffin, application of hot and cold modalities with follow-up with a functional activity in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the following methods: adaptive equipment and techniques; passive, active or resistive activities and exercises; counseling techniques; facilitation/inhibition techniques; joint protection and work simplification techniques; orthotic and prosthetic devices; ADL and home management; and evaluation and training.
• Demonstrates awareness of the needs of the geriatric/aging population.
• Formally meets with the Medical Director on a regular basis to discuss the function and performance of Occupational Therapy services.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as delegated by the Medical Director.
• Undertakes any additional tasks and initiatives within the scope of the role as per the specific needs of the programs and individuals and as assigned by Supervisor/Clinic Director.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree or equivalent required.
- 2-3 years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist with supervisory responsibilities.
- Completion of a professional degree program.
- Knowledge of DT&C rules and regulations.
- Licensed and currently registered in New York State as an Occupational Therapist.
- BCLS Certification Preferred.

BENEFITS

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount.
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.

ABOUT HEARTSHARE

Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.