Occupational Therapist - Temp

Occupational Therapist - Temporary

Bronx, NY

Schedule: M-F, 9am to 5pm

4 Week Assignment (mid July-mid August)

FlexStaff is seeking a temporary Occupational Therapist for our client, a non-profit healthcare organization providing home and community-based healthcare and services for the elderly.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate referred participants and administer treatment plans

• Complete assessments, progress notes, treatment notes, discharge summaries, and interdisciplinary notes.

• Perform evaluations and treatments at the PACE site and in the field (home, nursing home, etc.).

• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.

• Develop participant care plans, participate in care plan meetings, and adhere to regulations.

• Document all required participant information (evaluations, progress notes, MDS, care plans, etc.).

• Consult with physiatrist and other professionals as needed.

• Maintain high standards of care through continuing education and professional development.

• Participate in clinical education of student affiliates.

• Provide clinical instruction to COTAs, Level I & II OT students, and student volunteers.

• Recommend discharge equipment as appropriate.

• Deliver in-service training programs.

• Participate in Performance Improvement Monitoring.

• Adhere to scope of practice and meet established competencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• One year of OT experience and/or experience with the geriatric population preferred.

• One year of experience with a frail/elderly population (or training provided upon hire).

• Strong rapport-building skills with patients and staff.

• Proficient in using all OT modalities/equipment.

• Ability to travel to participant homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics.

• Knowledge of PACE regulations.

• Familiarity with Care Compass and other EMRs preferred.

• Current New York State Registered Occupational Therapist license.

• Legally authorized to practice in the state.

• Medically cleared for communicable diseases with up-to-date immunizations.

• Bilingual proficiency preferred (depending on region).

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).