Occupational Therapists / Queens Village, NY, 6 Months Contract

Job Description

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Occupational Therapist

Location : Queens Village

Shift : M-F 10am - 6pm

• The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for conducting evaluations for our ICF (Intermediate Care Facility)
• Conducts functional evaluations screenings, and assessments to determine individuals' capabilities and needs in areas such as strength and endurance, balance and coordination, functional mobility, judgement and problem-solving abilities, activities of daily living, and self-care skills. (depending on site, evaluations are either due within 7 days or 30 days )
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates occupational therapy programs and services.
• Provides treatment services to individuals with complicated occupational therapy needs. -
• Obtains and reviews individuals' information, including health histories.
• Makes recommendations based on evaluation results, including adaptive equipment and techniques, environmental modification, care provider training, and / or direct therapy services.
• Develops and implements individual treatment plans, including treatment strategies, goals, and anticipated outcomes.
• Selects, administers, and monitors treatment interventions and modalities, which may include the use of adaptive techniques and equipment; and conducts and supervises individual and group occupational therapy activities and programs to assist individuals in attaining therapeutic goals.
• Observes and records individuals' progress, response, and behavior in accordance with program standards; and modifies treatment plans, interventions, and goals as needed.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team; attends / provide individual case reviews and team meetings as the occupational therapy representative; and coordinates occupational therapy activities with other disciplines or therapy programs.

Background check is required for past 7 years, along with drug screen, work modules and medical records.