Occupational Therapist - Home Care - Valhalla

Overview:

Location: North Westchester/Putnam

Overview:

To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym
• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for evaluating the patient's level of physical functioning and providing training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit.
• Develops a plan of care with patient and caregiver involvement and in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long-term goals.
• Evaluates, instructs and monitors specific functional exercise programs to increase strength, range of motion, and coordination of upper extremities.
• Teaches use of adaptive equipment to the patient, caregiver, and other appropriate health team personnel to assist the patient to achieve maximum independence.
• Maintains communication with the physician and other personnel involved in the patient’s care, through written reports, attendance at meetings, and confirmed telephone calls.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Current NYS license to practice as an Occupational Therapist

Education:

• Degree from Accredited Institute for Occupational Therapy

Salary:

Salary: $108,000-$114,000 per year