01/17/2022
Occupational Therapist, Per Diem (Queens) (Nassau County)
About us
Our work environment includes:
Relaxed atmosphere
Growth opportunities
Flexible working hours
Home Visit Part B Geriatric Population Cases
Contract Perdiem - 1099
NEW GRADS WELCOMED!!!!
Queens and Nassau County Location
(Forest hills, Kew Garden, Fresh meadow, Maspeth, whitestone)
(Long Beach NY) (Lido Beach NY)
We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
Responsibilities
Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
Guide and educate family members and caregivers
Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
Collect data and document processes followed
Regularly follow-up client
Skills
Proven working experience as occupational therapist
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
Professional behaviour
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Valid licence to practice occupational therapy
Master degree occupational therapy