Occupational Therapists

Position:-Occupational Therapists Location:-220 Richmond Ave, Batavia, NY 14020 Duration:-2 years Shift :-Per Diem, shifts as needed per Diem, Days/Occasional Weekends and Holidays Job Description: -Assesses individualsphysical, communication and cognitive skills to develop and implement a treatment plan. -Serves as a member of a treatment team; attend care plan meetings, communicates occupational therapy treatment plans to family members. -Administers occupational therapy programs and provide treatment to individuals with more complicated occupational therapy needs. -Selects, trains, and monitors adaptive techniques and equipment; regularly inspects and ensures maintenance of equipment. -Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL. -Teach individuals new ways of approaching tasks and educate on how to break down activities into achievable components. -Assist individuals' exercise for pain relief. -Observe and review individuals' progress and adapt treatment accordingly. -Supervises and trains Occupational Therapy Assistants. -Evaluates and initiates skilled Occupational Therapy treatments, in accordance with provider orders. -Maintains communication with providers. -Performs and completes paperwork and billing in a timely manner. -Participates with interdisciplinary communication and collaboration. -Updates Resident's care plan when changes are noted. -Participates with discharge planning and home assessments. -Participates with identifying and ordering equipment needed. -Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants, reviews, and cosigns paperwork. -Professional interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and families. -Attends to responsibilities of the Director of Rehab in their absence.