Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, NY is seeking a full-time NYS Occupational Therapist to join our clinic located in Sullivan County, which includes a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This position would also require travel between Sullivan, Orange, and Dutchess Counties.

Job Description

• Provide medically necessary and clinically appropriate treatment.
• Conduct evaluations/assessments to determine therapeutic need.
• Establish clinically appropriate and medically necessary plans of care involving other members of the treatment and/or support teams as needed.
• Maintain appropriate documentation (i.e. daily treatment notes, treatment plans, plan of service reviews, evaluations, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Participate in team and staff meetings as required.
• Maintain established number of contact visits, as determined by treatment plans.
• Contribute to the annual/semi-annual/quarterly planning review on patients being seen for ongoing sessions.
• Develop and/or conduct and oversee trainings for staff and/or family members as appropriate to maximize outcomes of the people receiving services.
• Comply with payor requirements for payment and treatment.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in written form with internal and external treatment and support teams, or other professionals.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Attend trainings as required (internal and external).
• Abide by federal, state, and local laws governing patient care standards and privacy regulations.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
• Possess or be eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist through the New York State Education Department.
• Experience with people with ID/DD preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to bend/stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, push/pull, reach above and below shoulder level frequently and move about quickly.
• Daily computer operation at workstation up to one (1) hour at a time, requiring sitting, viewing screen, and operating keyboard and computer mouse.
• Independently lift up to 50 lbs up to five (5) times/day.
• Ability to transfer patients independently, with a mechanical lift or with assistance of another staff person.
• Adequate vision and hearing ability, with or without correction, to be constantly aware of, detect and able to respond to needs of patients, including when not in immediate vicinity.
• Exposed to bites, kicks, punches, spitting, and other physical behaviors of adults with ID/DD.
• Must be able to write, type and use office and/or other equipment and handle materials 75-100%.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Compensation

Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Work Location

In person