Occupational Therapist- Rehab-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

Occupational Therapist- Rehab-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

The Per Diem Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients and facilitating rehabilitation and independence. Develops and designs treatment plans for physically, mentally and/or emotionally disabled patients. Occupational Therapists enable, enhance and improve patients ability to gain independent, productive daily living and working environments.

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy

• Experience:

• Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program

• License/Certification:

New York State Occupational Therapy License. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred

• Non-Bargaining Unit, Q1J - Crescent Occupational Therapy

• MSQ, Mount Sinai Queens

• Move Item Down Examines and assesses patients' physical, cognitive and learning abilities to determine realistic attainable rehabilitation goals and plan of care.

• Treatment interventions are based on findings of the evaluation and the plan of care.

• Selects educational, recreational and social activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their cognitive and physical capabilities.

• Reassesses patients' progress and prepares reports that details progress.

• Documents therapy activities and maintains necessary records in patient files.

• Provides training and education to caregivers in preparation of discharge.

• Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments that is consistent with their needs and capabilities.

• Provide documentation of medical necessity for approval of DME/adaptive equipment and ongoing treatment.