Occupational Therapist Home Care Per Visit - Rehab- Erie County (MSHC) Job Listing at Catholic Health System in Cheektowaga, NY

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Occupational Therapist Home Care Per Visit - Rehab- Erie County (MSHC)
Department: Rehab
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Days
Hours: flexible
Job Grade: E09 Per Visit
Union Job: No
Job Details:
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Occupational Therapist Home Care Per Visit –Rehab- ErieCounty(MSHC):The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for providing service to the home care patient who displays deficits in self-care activities of daily living and interpersonal activities. Programs are developed for the patient to assist them in developing ability to satisfactorily accomplish activities specific to their age and role.May perform Early Intervention Program visits as approved and required.

 

 
REPORTS TO:Manager Rehab
 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

None

 

SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM):

 

EDUCATION:

·         Graduate of a B.S. or M.S. degree program in OT required

·         State ofNew Yorklicense and registration required

 

EXPERIENCE:

·         One (1) year experience as an OT required

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

·         Must demonstrate the ability to adapt occupational therapy techniques to home setting.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·         Delivers occupational therapy care in home setting working with patient, patient’s family and any other available caregivers.

·         May deliver care independent of any other available caregivers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

ACTIVITY & STRENGTH: (MEDIUM)

Low Lift (floor to knuckle): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

High Lift (shoulder and above): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Full Lift (floor to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Carry: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Push: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Pull: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Overall Strength Category:  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

 

Dictionary Of Occupational Titles

Constant (C) 67-100% Workday

Occasional - Frequent (F) 34-66% Workday

Occasional (O) 0-33% Workday

Not Present (N)

 

Activity - Job Demand

Walk –Frequent

Climb Stairs– Occasional

Stoop –Frequent

Kneel –Occasional

Crouch– Occasional

Reach (immediate)– Frequent

Reach (overhead) –Occasional

Handling –Frequent

Fingering -Frequent

Sitting– Occasional

Standing– Constant

Push Cart -Frequent

Pull Cart- Frequent