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Occupational Therapist
2 weeks ago
Employment Opportunity
Occupational Therapist
Job Description:
VIA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work on a per diem basis. Reporting to the Vice President of Vision Rehabilitation, the Occupational Therapist is primarily responsible for providing quality, vision and person-centered OT services to all ages of individuals experiencing functional decline due to vision loss.
This per diem position is paid on a fee-for-service basis at a rate of $20.00 per 15-minute direct-care service unit.
Essential Functions:
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Conduct thorough assessments of patients' visual, cognitive and functional abilities and develop personalized treatment plans
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Provide one-on-one therapy sessions to help patients improve their daily functioning
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and ensure positive outcomes
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Educate patients and their families on adaptive equipment, assistive technology and other tools to maximize residual sight
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Keep detailed records of patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
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Document progress and outcomes with appropriate record management, including reporting and data entry to both internal and external databases in accordance with established guidelines, including patient discharge in timely manner
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Transports self to patient homes or facilities within VIA’s service area for the purpose of preserving patients’ independence and obtaining goals of staying in place
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Order adaptive equipment in accordance with internal guidelines and seeking appropriate authorization from Manager when applicable, dispense and train
Competencies:
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Displays a high level of emotional intelligence and respect for maintaining sensitive information regarding employee, managerial, organizational and/or client/vendor information in a confidential manner
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Proficient in use of MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, and general applications
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Proficient in use of assistive technology
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Demonstrate flexibility and patience
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Demonstrate independent thinking, problem solving and detail orientation in completion of duties
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Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal communication, presentation and writing abilities
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Demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service
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Achieve results independently and work well as a team
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Effectively work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
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Caring and counseling skills with an ability to balance agency policy with the individual perceptions and sensitivity of clients
Qualifications:
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Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the council of medical education of the American Medical Association and the AOTA
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Licensed and registered by NYS Education Department in Occupational Therapy
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AOTA Specialty Certification in Low Vision preferred
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Minimum 5 years of experience
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NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation OR the ability to travel effectively within assigned geographic area, including the ability to transport equipment
