Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - Days

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

Provides occupational therapy services to the patients of the agency under the direction and written orders of a physician.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Evaluates the degree of function and disability of patients unless contraindicated by professional judgment or a physician's order.
• Develops a treatment plan based upon patient evaluation and physician's orders that are designed to maximize patient independence in activities of daily living.
• Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written orders of a physician, utilizing a creative activity which may be of a manual, industrial, recreational or educational design and / or adapted to correct or remedy any disability.
• Documents in the patient's electronic chart all evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultations and discharge summaries within the time frame established by Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) policy.
• Fabricates and applies splints, trains patients in the use of adaptive assistive devices and / or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence.
• Participates with other clinicians in the formulation of the patient's total plan of care
• Consults with physician as necessary regarding the therapy plan of care and patient progress.
• Educates the patient and / or family in knowledge of the patient's physical condition and treatment.
• Participates in case conferencing with the Rehabilitation Director.

Required Skills and Experience :

Physical Requirements :

Location and Travel Requirements :

Pay Range Disclosure :

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment / post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment / post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

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