Urgent Need Occupational Therapist Allied
Urgent Need Occupational Therapist Allied
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Job Description
We are seeking a Occupational Therapist (Allied) for a travel/contract position in NY. Accepting both local and traveler candidates.
Location: Watertown NY 13601
Pay Rate: $48/hr
Guaranteed Hours: 40
Duration: 13 Weeks Contract
Shift: 8hr Days
Your pay is based on whether you are in a local or travel position. A travel position is defined as residing more than 60 miles from the facility.
Job Description:
We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide therapy services to patients in need of rehabilitation and functional improvement. The OT will assess plan and implement individualized treatment programs to help patients regain independence in daily activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients physical cognitive and emotional conditions to develop effective treatment plans.
- Provide therapy to improve motor skills coordination and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Utilize therapeutic exercises adaptive equipment and assistive technology to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians nurses and physical therapists.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and strategies for continued progress.
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports in compliance with regulations.
Requirements:
- Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy with a minimum of a Masters Degree in OT.
- License: Active New York State OT license (or eligibility).
- Experience: 1 year of occupational therapy experience.
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (preferred).
- Excellent interpersonal organizational and written and verbal communication skills required.
Employment Type
Full Time
