Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Batavia, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Location: Batavia, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Assess individuals' physical, communication, and cognitive skills to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Serve as a member of a treatment team; attend care plan meetings and communicate occupational therapy treatment plans to family members.
• Administer occupational therapy programs and provide treatment to individuals with complex occupational therapy needs.
• Select, train, and monitor adaptive techniques and equipment; ensure maintenance of equipment.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL.
• Teach individuals new ways of approaching tasks and breaking down activities into achievable components.
• Assist individuals with exercises for pain relief.
• Observe and review individuals’ progress and adapt treatment accordingly.
• Supervise and train Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Assistants; review and cosign paperwork.
• Evaluate and initiate skilled Occupational Therapy treatments in accordance with provider orders.
• Maintain communication with providers and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Complete paperwork and billing in a timely manner.
• Update care plans when changes are noted.
• Participate in discharge planning, home assessments, and equipment ordering.
• Provide professional interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and families.
• Attend to responsibilities of the Director of Rehab in their absence.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license for New York State.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Successful completion of competency exams as required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD accepted).
• Required vaccinations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug testing (9 panel) within 1 year of start date.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination for 2025-26 season.
• COVID-19 vaccine booster preferred but not required.
• Criminal background check including fingerprinting (to be completed onsite except for certain facilities).
• New York Statewide Central Registry clearance.
• Medicaid enrollment documentation as required.
• Two professional references required.

Additional Information

• Position is part-time or per diem as needed.
• This is a request for qualifications (RFQ) position; selection depends on bid outcomes and facility review.
• Candidates should be patient with the state-run bid and selection process, which may take 7-14 business days after bid closing.

Experience

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard Occupational Therapist experience required.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This opportunity is suitable for Occupational Therapists seeking a travel/contract role in inpatient rehabilitation with a state-run facility in New York.