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HealthAlliance Staff Occupational Therapist in Poughkeepsie, New York
Staff Occupational Therapist
Company: MidHudson Regional Home Health
City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY
Category: Home Health
Department: Home Care-Certified
Union: No
Position: Full Time
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30 pm
Shift: Day
Req #: 40172
Posted Date: Oct 14, 2024
Hiring Range: $40.29/hr
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Job Details:
Job Summary
The occupational therapist, under physician orders, is responsible for the assessment and treatment of clients needing occupational therapy services in the home setting. The therapist functions as a case manager in providing coordinated services to clients. Responsibilities include proficiency in physical assessment, health care teaching and appropriate intervention in accordance with standards of occupational therapy practice. Population served: Diverse population of all ages residing in Dutchess County.
Responsibilities
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Performs complete patient assessment including patient/family learning needs.
Identifies key occupational therapy diagnosis from the assessment data to address all pathophysiologic and psychosocial patient needs.
Prioritizes occupational therapy diagnoses and establishes data driven plan of care.
Implements individualized plan of care and discharge plan including coordination with other disciplines utilizing clinical experience as a guide.
Evaluates outcomes of plan-of-care and alters plan as needed.Researches and assists in the development of patient education tool.
Documents patient’s progress in a timely manner.
Recognizes and intervenes in situations related to patient safety.
Communication
Advocates for patient well being (i.e. religious/culture preferences, privacy, etc.)
Communicates patient data in clear, concise and timely manner both in written and verbal form.
Individualizes communication based upon assessment of patient/family.
Conferences with case manager and other interdisciplinary team members per policy. Communicates patient progress toward goals every 2 weeks with appropriate team members 95% of time. Proactively requests teleconference to share appropriate issues with patient obstacles to goal achievement.
Management of Care
Delegates and supervises patient care appropriately.
Participates in agency based QI projects. Initiates an agency specific project related to clinical care of the patients.
Manages patient care within assigned time frames. (90% = meets)
Professional Development
Functions and upholds the professional standards of the occupational therapy role via evidence based practice, interactions and appearance. Identifies potential areas of therapy research. Helps participate in orientation and precepting of staff as needed.
Accepts accountability for own practice. Researches and assists in the development of staff education tools. Identifies potential learning needs of staff.
Participates in 15 contact hours of education. Participates in additional 15 contact hours or 12 academic credits and shares knowledge with staff.
Other
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of two years experience in an acute care setting.
EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy, minimum Bachelor’s Degree.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Current license to occupational therapy in New York State
About Us:
MidHudson Regional Home Health
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/27634) Internal Applicant link
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