Overview

HealthPro Heritage at Home is currently seeking to add a Full-Time Occupational Therapist - OT for home health in our New York Branch. Coverage area will include the Westchester areas.

• Benefits include: dental, vision, PTO, 401k, CEU360 (free CEUs!), and more!
• PRN and Part Time options available
• Mentorship Opportunities Available. 

At HealthPro Heritage we hire people who share our vision, who work diligently and provide the kind of care that will help change patient's lives for the better. As an Associate, your dedication and commitment deserve respect and recognition. If you're looking for a career and straightforward and realistic 'care' expectations, maybe it's time to look at our company.

Responsibilities

1. Review available resident information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.

2. Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the resident, utilizing standardized procedures. Assessment of home/vocational and equipment needs.

3. Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on resident needs and containing achievable functional goals.

4. Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines and consistently maintain timely and accurate departmental records.

5. Enter a progress note in the resident record following each treatment session.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor/Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.

2. Current license/certification in the state of practice.

3. Prefer supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.

4. Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.

5. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

6. Demonstrated ability to assess resident needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.

7. Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

8. Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:

• Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time

• Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.

• Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position-Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift

• Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces

Recruiter : Email Address