Overview

Provides occupational therapy services to VNS Home Care patients through comprehensive assessment, development and implementation of a plan of care consistent with the Agency mission and the Rehabilitation policies and procedures.

Works under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessment of patient’s needs, developing treatment plan and outcomes; and implements the home occupational therapy care plan.
• Maintains, documents and updates patient’s records through timely completion of all required documentation, ensuring compliance with department, Agency and Regulatory requirements and policies.
• Travels to patient’s homes and / or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single / multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.

using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient.

Assists patients with therapeutic interventions and activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying body sizes and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, instructing, demonstrating and verifying capabilities of family members and / or paraprofessionals.

Ability to use and assist patient with use durable medical equipment as a component of the plan of care, including but not limited to wheelchairs, patient transfer lifts, ambulatory devices, slings, splints, orthoses, prostheses, and exercise / strengthening equipment.

• Provides care in accordance with Agency policies, practices, procedures and standards, including professional practice standards of care, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, twisting, reaching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care.
• Transports and utilizes required technology devices (tablet), infection control materials and supplies using VNS Health designated / supplied carrying case (backpack) weighing approximately 15 20 lbs to and from patient homes / care facilities, VNS Health offices and therapists’ home.
• Counsels and acts as a resource expert to patient / caregivers / family by providing education and consultation for related patient care issues, including referrals within and outside of VNS Health as necessary.
• Evaluates the need for equipment by assessing patient’s requirements, identifies needed devices such as durable medical equipment (DME), orders equipment and instructs patient / caregivers / family members in its safe use.
• Manages assigned caseload, providing occupational therapy services to patients as per plan of care.
• Assess cases for appropriateness of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) services. Makes recommendation if appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth through attendance / participation in conferences, training and continued education.
• Participates in VNS Health meetings, including but not limited to, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-services and training programs, rehab services meetings and caseload reviews.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications :

Current license and registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New York required

Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational / regional needs.

Education :

Bachelor's Degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a program approved by the New York Department of Education OR - Graduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy from a college or university whose program is registered by the State education department or accredited by a national accreditation agency required

Work Experience :

Minimum of one year experience as an Occupational Therapist or successful completion of the probationary period as a VNSNY Rehab Intern preferred

Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Basic PC skills preferred

Pay Range per Visit :

If you are applying to the per diem per visit version of this job, the hiring range is as follows : $70- $75 per visit.

Occupational Therapist -

• Full-time
• Direct Hire
• New OT Program Grads Welcome.
• Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
• Benefits Package
• Innovative Training Programs

Location : Queens, NY

Duties Include :

• Evaluate and develop a treatment plan for residents based on medical diagnosis
• Implement treatment plans that will improve residents' goals toward their functional independence
• Assess and document the progress of the Residents in detailed re-certifications, progress reports and daily notes.
• Maintains Resident confidence by monitoring confidential information processing.
• Maintain documentation of Resident care services by auditing Resident & Dept. records.
• Assume the responsibility clinically supervising occupational therapy assistants
• Participate in care plan meeting and documentation
• Plan, develop and organize OT related reports, data tracking as directed by Rehab Director
• Assist in departmental projects as needed

Requirements Include :

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Current New York State OT License
• Experience is a plus

About the area :

Queens NY can satisfy nearly every taste. Foodies covet the Greek cuisine of Astoria and the authentic Asian food in Flushing;

others admire the inventive art at Socrates Sculpture Park and the stunning flora at the Queens Botanical Garden. In the borough’s southern extremes, the surf is always up at Rockaway Beach.

For tennis lovers, this area has a lot to offer. With culture abound it's no wonder all who come here love the Queens NY area.

Nurse First Travel Agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for an exciting Travel Allied job in New York, NY.

Shift : 4x10 hr days Start Date : 08 / 01 / 2023 Duration : 13 weeks

1 Rehab - OutPt OT opening(s) at Stern Rehab - Northern Manhattan Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York , NY for $ 0.

00 gross weekly compensation. Shift : 7A-5P

Requested Contract Dates : 08 / 01 / 2023 to 10 / 31 / 2023

Duration : 13 weeks

PAY DETAILS

Known Competitor Submissions : 4

Hourly Wage : $ 0.00

Weekly Housing Stipend : $ 0.00

Weekly M&IE Stipend : $ 0.00

Additional Rates

Weekly Bonus : $ will be paid, in addition to the applicable wage, for all hours worked up to the contracted hours per week ( excluding only On Call hours ).

Hourly Bonus : $ will be paid, in addition to the applicable wage, for all hours worked in excess of the contracted hours per week ( excluding only On Call hours ).

Overtime Wage : $ for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in one week for a gross of $

Holiday Wage : $ taxable hourly plus applicable stipends and / or bonuses

Call Back Wage : $ taxable hourly plus applicable stipends and / or bonuses (is not paid in conjunction with On Call Wages)

On Call Wage : $

Charge Role Pay Bump : $

About Nurse First Travel Agency :

We were founded by a travel nurse with the mission of turning staffing opportunities into amazing employment experiences for all healthcare professionals.

We believe in full transparency and best-selling our talent (you) to our client facilities as quickly as possible. Check out our job board and talk to one of our amazing Traveler Advocates so we can submit you to the jobs of your choice as quickly as possible!

Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout the United States! Achieve Beyond was founded in 1995 and is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

We currently offer our SLP services in the entire metro New York area (including the five boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley and Long Island) and Albany, New Jersey, Connecticut, California (greater Los Angeles area, the greater San Francisco area, San Diego, and Orange County) , Delaware, and the Virginia / Maryland / DC area.

We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered around our culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.

Our clinicians will have access to the following benefits :

• Opportunity for bonus
• Training and use of our paperless billing and data collection system
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings

NOW HIRING : Occupational Therapist

LOCATION : Positions throughout the Five Boroughs of New York City

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide occupational therapy services and / or evaluations to children aged birth to 5 years in their most natural environment.
• Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over
• Work in diverse settings such as client homes, family day care homes, day care centers, or other community settings
• Follow Individualized Service Plan, plan ongoing treatment, and interpret goals and treatment plan for parents
• Prepare progress reports as per program timelines
• Maintain client records
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and State & Federal regulations) and submit records to agency within established deadlines

REQUIREMENTS :

Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists!

• NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist
• 1-2 years of experience working with children birth 5 is preferred but not necessary
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience / professionalism.

Physical Requirements :

• The ability to climb and descend staircases
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and / or crawl for extended periods

$66-$120

Achieve Beyond makes the best efforts to solicit active participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M / WBEs) for the purpose of granting subcontracts.

We are always interested in receiving resumes from Certified M / WBEs

Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout the United States! Achieve Beyond was founded in 1995 and is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

We currently offer our SLP services in the entire metro New York area (including the five boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley and Long Island) and Albany, New Jersey, Connecticut, California (greater Los Angeles area, the greater San Francisco area, San Diego, and Orange County), Minnesota, Delaware, and the Virginia / Maryland / DC area.

We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered around our culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.

Our clinicians will have access to the following benefits :

• Opportunity for bonus
• Training and use of our paperless billing and data collection system
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings

NOW HIRING : Occupational Therapist

LOCATION : Positions throughout the Five Boroughs of New York City

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide occupational therapy services and / or evaluations to children aged birth to 5 years in their most natural environment.
• Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over
• Work in diverse settings such as client homes, family day care homes, day care centers, or other community settings
• Follow Individualized Service Plan, plan ongoing treatment, and interpret goals and treatment plan for parents
• Prepare progress reports as per program timelines
• Maintain client records
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and State & Federal regulations) and submit records to agency within established deadlines

REQUIREMENTS :

Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists!

• NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist
• 1-2 years of experience working with children birth 5 is preferred but not necessary
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience / professionalism.

Physical Requirements :

• The ability to climb and descend staircases
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and / or crawl for extended periods

$66-$120

Achieve Beyond makes the best efforts to solicit active participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M / WBEs) for the purpose of granting subcontracts.

We are always interested in receiving resumes from Certified M / WBEs