University of Rochester
Location
City of Rochester, New York
Salary
$68,285 - $88,771 / YEAR
The occupational therapist plans and implements therapy programs to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients based on physician evaluations. They also educate patients and families on self-care, home modifications, and the use of therapeutic equipment.
Candidates must have completed didactic and clinical requirements from an American Occupational Therapy Association-approved curriculum. A valid New York State license is required for this position.
Plans and carries out programs of occupational therapy for individuals based on the diagnosis and evaluation of the physician to facilitate rehabilitation of the mentally or physically ill patients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Evaluates the patients’ functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others. Plans treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. Educates patients and families in self-care technique, home modification, therapeutic exercise and activity, use of equipment and other relevant areas important for patient functioning and wellbeing. Implements treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. Communication with other team members throughout the hospital related to patient progress, therapy recommendations and barriers to discharge. Maintains required patient and department records. Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars. Other duties as assigned MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Completion of both didactic and clinical requirements required Graduation form curriculum approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required Completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting or equivalent combination of education and experience required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Basic foundational knowledge of Occupational Therapy Practice LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Licensed by New York State required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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