Occupational Therapist SubAcute Rehab TMR N

Catholic Health System

Kenmore, NY

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Kenmore, NY
POSTED
13 days ago

Facility: McAuley Residence SNF Sub Acute

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 8:30a-4:30p

Summary:
Provides rehabilitation according to state licensure. Organizes and conducts treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability. Practices with autonomy, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • Professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education
  • Registered and licensed by NYS Department of Education, or eligible

EXPERIENCE

  • Prior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors
  • Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Occupational Therapy Services
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  • Must have knowledge of Occupational Therapy procedures
  • Evaluation and treatment of Residents for Occupational Therapy programs
  • Involvement in the Care Plan process and MDS process
  • Screening of residents for occupational therapy intervention
  • Documentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal regulations
  • Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
  • Physical assessment: Ability to assess the physical impact the disease process and aging process has on ability to perform daily tasks; examples may include skin integrity, ROM, MMT, ADLs, IADLs, bowel and bladder control
  • Professional skills: Demonstrates professional skills, consisting of a full systems review focused on disabilities and impairments affecting well-being and physical function, and pain control. Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by the AOTA and the NYSOTA
  • Proficient in efficiently navigating utilized EMR programs

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Considerable amount of bending, stooping, walking, lifting
  • Standing and transferring of patients

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org