Occupational Therapist

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Reviews MD’s referral and persons receiving services medical record prior to determining OT treatment required. Refer persons receiving services to specialty clinics as needed (adaptive equipment, shoe, AC, and splint). Maintain active / up to date MD prescriptions as outlined by NYS Department of Health (DOH) and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) depending upon work assignment.
• Evaluates and assesses persons needs and level of functioning in the areas of : cognitive / perceptual, sensorimotor, gross & fine motor skills, musculoskeletal status, CNS status, transfers, adaptive equipment (e.g., ADL devices) and assistive technology. Evaluates persons receiving services within facility-specified time frame.
• Confers with physician and other health care practitioners to obtain additional information on persons receiving services. Integrate input from persons receiving services family, and direct care staff in treatment assessment and recommendations.
• Devises treatment plans based on the assessment; administer treatment involving the application modalities : hot packs, cold packs, and paraffin; instruct, motivate, and assist persons receiving services in various exercise programs, mat activities, ADLs, and the exploration of assistive technology including power mobility.
• Writes specific, objective, and measurable documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the persons receiving services’ needs, potential to benefit from treatment and progress achieved to date. All documentation must be completed through ECW within the time frame established by the Healthcare Center.
• Consults with supervisor when appropriate to implement recommendations.
• Provides training to persons receiving services, families and / or direct care staff.
• Communicates effectively with discharge planning from rehabilitative programs.
• Participates and attends care plan / team meetings as needed for persons receiving OT services.
• Supervise COTAs, therapists on limited permits, OT interns and perform oversight in the Healthcare Center, day program, and residential settings as applicable.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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