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Certified Occupational Therapist adjunct:Job description:
Woodland Pond at New Paltz is Hiring!Certified Occupational Therapist adjunctIt's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent income, benefits and perks.Job Details Job Job location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Employment type: Per Diem income Range: $38.32 - $40.32 Hourly Job Shift: Day DescriptionPosition Summary Provides treatment according to a plan developed by, or in collaboration with, a licensed Occupational Therapist. Works to restore or improve physical abilities, promotes behavioral changes, adapts surroundings, and teaches new expertise in order to optimize physical and/or mental functioning in everyday life tasks ESSENTIAL tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Works in conjunction with the supervising Occupational Therapist to implement a comprehensive patient care treatment plan. Renders care delineated by the supervising therapist (*CF) Administers treatment in an organized, professional manner adhering to all department policies, best practice standards, NYS practice acts, and physician protocols. Implements and updates treatment programs in conjunction with the supervising Occupational Therapist to ensure maximum effectiveness. Involves patient/family in treatment and accommodates for individual needs (cultural differences, language, etc.) (*CF) Maintains a positive, professional working rapport with patients, peers and referral sources. Collaborates with the Occupational Therapist in regards to re-assessing the patients such that the referral sources are kept abreast of patients status in a timely manner. Effectively communicates with the Occupational Therapist regarding the patients status in a timely manner. Willing to assist other members of the interdisciplinary team when asked Completes all documentation within established timeframes and according to regulatory/ and department guidelines. Documentation represents accurate accounts of treatment that was rendered and response to the treatment. Provides written and/or verbal communication to referral sources, patients, families and other members of the interdisciplinary team (discharge planning/SW/other therapy personnel/nursing staff) in a timely fashion (*CF) Assists in performance improvement activities as needed to ensure quality is consistent with established guidelines and to improve the delivery of service rendered Provides training to health care providers as directed by manager/director (students, volunteers). Participates in Community educational programs and scheduled meetings as requested by the manager//director Keeps the treatment area clean, organized and safe for patients and staff Maintains a productive caseload and productively utilizes non-scheduled treatment time. Communicates with manager/director regarding their schedule and use of nonproductive time to enhance efficiency Provides accurate billing information in a timely manner, maintains compliance with insurance guidelines, and completes all required documentation for reimbursement Completes all required training and in-services All other tasks as assigned QualificationsGENERAL expertise AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of tasks Willing to lgain and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance Qualifications Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy adjunct curriculum with an associate's degree satisfactory to the NYS board of occupational therapy and in conformity with the NYS commissioner's regulations Licensed and registered to practice in NYS as a COTA, or eligible for a limited permit 2-3 years practice as a COTA in long term care preferred CPR certification preferred Proficiency with computers and standard office software Excellent customer service and verbal communication expertise capability to multitask Demonstrated expertise of appropriate expertise for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the geriatric population Skills:
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