Job Description
Facility: LIFE PACE OLV Mercy Home Care
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
variable 8:30am-4:30pm
Summary:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for providing service to the home care participant who displays deficits in self-care activities of daily living and interpersonal activities. Programs are developed for the participant to assist them in developing ability to satisfactorily accomplish activities specific to their age and role. May perform Early Intervention Program visits as required and approved.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- Graduate of a B.S. or M.S. degree program in OT required
- State of New York license and registration required
EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year experience as an OT required
- One year experience with the frail elderly
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 and/or the LIFE program working with participant, participant's family and any other available caregivers
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
- Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons.
