Occupational Therapist Outpatient

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Full Time - Days FLEX

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. 

Occupational Therapist position is a professional position encompassing assessment of patient's physical, psychological, emotional, educational and spiritual needs. The therapist will be responsible for occupational therapy evaluation and treatment in accordance with physician. Other responsibilities include instructing and educating occupational therapy students, the community and supervising occupational therapist assistants. The therapist will be highly motivated to continue development of clinical skills and remain current with research in the field. The therapist will effectively provide person centered care and services.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities to develop personalized therapy plans aimed at improving daily living skills and overall functionality.
• Design and implement customized therapy programs based on patient evaluations, focusing on rehabilitation, adaptation, and enhancing motor skills.
• Track and document patient progress, adjusting therapy plans as necessary to ensure optimal recovery and achievement of therapeutic goals.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on strategies to improve independence, manage daily activities, and utilize adaptive equipment for enhanced quality of life.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: Successful completion of an accredited occupational therapy Bachelors program.
• Licensure: NY State licensure

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 50 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center - Brentwood Clinic - 10 Brentwood Dr, Suite A. Ithaca, New York 14850. Flexibility to support other area clinic locations as needed.
• Shift/Schedule - 40 hours per week. Anticipated schedule Full-Time Days FLEX. The 40-hour/week schedule is flexible within the clinic's operating hours: Mon - Thurs (7am-6pm), Fri (7am-4pm).
  
• Travel Requirements: 0% to 15% local travel between clinic locations may be required

Pay Range Disclosure

• $34.00 to 39.00 per hour

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 [email protected].

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