Occupational Therapist - Per Diem at Rochester Regional Health in Newark, New York

Job Description:

Description



HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:



At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays


• Relocation Assistance


• Benefits Effective Date of Hire


• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness


• Employee Referral Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay


• Pension Plan


• Retirement Plan


• Employee Discounts

SUMMARY



As an Occupational Therapist, your strong attention to detail and excellent evaluation skills are crucial to successfully restoring or improving each patient's optimal level of function, independence and quality of life.



STATUS: Full Time



LOCATION: DeMay Living Center - 100 Sunset Drive, Newark, NY 14513



DEPARTMENT: Occupational Therapy



SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday | Day 8: 00 am to 4:30 PM



ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor of Science or Master's Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school.


• Prior Occupational Therapy experience preferred.


• Three (3) to six (6) months of previous experience preferred


• Compassionate, kind and patient focused


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• For ElderONE Employment: 1 year experience with frail elderly population preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Evaluation & Development. Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patients using evaluation protocols, standardized tests and clinical observations; develop and implement treatment plans, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them; adjust treatment plan and goals as needed


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  Documentation & Communication. Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluation, treatment, progress and discharge status; counsel and teach patients and families; coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals and discuss changes in treatment programs with MDs


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  Employee Development. Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students and volunteers as assigned; develop and conduct in-service training programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.



PAY RANGE: $45.00 - $45.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now