Travel Clinic Occupational Therapist
Kingston, NY
WCS Healthcare Partners
5x8 hrs
$2,880/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingClinic
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
Description
Position Responsibilities:
- Review MD referrals and medical records prior to determining OT treatment needs.
- Refer individuals to specialty clinics as needed (e.g., adaptive equipment, shoes, augmentative communication, splints).
- Maintain active and up-to-date MD prescriptions in accordance with NYS Department of Health (DOH) and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) guidelines.
- Evaluate and assess individuals' needs and functioning in areas such as:
- Cognitive/perceptual skills
- Sensorimotor and musculoskeletal status
- Gross and fine motor skills
- CNS functionTransfers and mobility
- Adaptive equipment and assistive technology
- Conduct evaluations within facility-specified timeframes.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to gather additional information and integrate input from individuals, families, and direct care staff.
- Develop and implement treatment plans including:
- Therapeutic exercises
- Mat activities
- ADLs
- Exploration of assistive technology (e.g., power mobility)
- Physical agent modalities (e.g., hot packs, cold packs, paraffin)
- Write specific, objective, and measurable documentation through ECW, detailing needs, treatment potential, and progress, within established timeframes.
- Provide training to individuals, families, and direct care staff.
- Communicate effectively regarding discharge planning from rehabilitative programs.
- Participate in care plan and team meetings as needed.Supervise COTAs, therapists on limited permits, and OT interns across healthcare, day, and residential settings.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in New York State.Strong knowledge of OT evaluation and treatment principles.
- Ability to supervise assistants and interns.
- Familiarity with physical agent modalities and mobility devices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and electronic documentation systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Employer
WCS Healthcare Partners
With WCS Healthcare Partners, every Job Seeker grows stronger, moving one step forward with each job placement. We take the time to get to know the needs and qualifications of each Healthcare professional to match you with the right clinical setting, patient population, merging your compensation and career goals with your desired work environment. Our recruiters are experts at navigating the dynamic nature of healthcare employers to get your resume in front of the right decision makers.
NURSING
● Registered Nurses (RN)
● Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
● Travel Nursing
● Quality Assurance/Review, Performance Improvement, HEDIS
● Nursing Leadership
● Case Management
ALLIED HEALTH
● Technologists: Medical, Laboratory, Cardiac, RadTech, X-Ray
● Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
● Social Work: LCSW/LMSW, Case Management, Care Coordination
● Med Support: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, Surgical/Sterile Techs
● Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs
● Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants
OPERATIONS & FINANCE
● Practice Management
● Clinical Operations
● Administrative Support
● Reception, Clerical, Call Center
● Claims Appeals/Denials/Reimbursement
● Insurance Pre-Authorizations
● Medical Billing/Coding
Kingston, NY
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