Occupational Therapist (Part Time)

Job Type
Part-time
Description
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it's not just what we do, it's who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.
Metro is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work out of our outpatient clinic in Croton on a Part Time basis. MUST be strong in upper extremity orthopedics! Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!
Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one treatment
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of occupational treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.
• Custom Splint Fabrication for Patients
• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Develop and guide plans of care which encourage compliance and produce the best results for your patients.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Must be willing to treat all ages and have sensory integration experience.

• Occupational Therapist Program Graduate.
• NY Occupational Therapy License or eligible.
• 2-3 years of practicing OT experience.
• Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
• Evaluates patient's need for occupational therapy and develops appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
• Instructs family members, PTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
• Certifications Required: CPR/First Aid