| Temporary Occupational Therapist
Temporary Occupational Therapist |
Temporary Occupational Therapist |
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in">We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist(OTR/L) for a temporary opportunity within a PACE (Program of All-InclusiveCare for the Geriatrics) program located in Flushing, New York. This full-timerole supports participants through direct treatment in the clinic, at home, andin nursing facilities, with a strong focus on rehabilitation, independence, andinterdisciplinary care coordination.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b>Assignment Details:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><b>Schedule:</b> Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><b>Setting:</b> PACE Center, participant homes, nursing facilities, and outpatient sites<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><b>Patient Population:</b> Frail/elderly adults<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">Coverage needed till January 2026 </li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b>Key Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in">Evaluate participants and create individualized occupational therapy treatment plans<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in">Administer therapeutic services at the center and in the field (participant homes and nursing homes)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in">Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and execute care plans<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in">Document all care accurately in alignment with state and PACE regulations (evaluations, progress notes, MDS, discharge summaries)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in">Recommend adaptive equipment and modifications to improve function and safety<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in">Participate in quality improvement and provide clinical instruction to COTAs and students<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in">Ensure compliance with infection control, safety procedures, and ethical standards </li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b>Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in">New York State licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist – Required<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in">Minimum 1 year of OT experience, preferably with geriatric populations<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in">Valid driver’s license with ability to travel locally<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in">Strong working knowledge of PACE regulations – Preferred<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in">Familiarity with Care Compass and other EMRs – Preferred<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in">Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills </li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in">Flushing, located in the borough of Queens, isone of New York City’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. It's home toworld-class cuisine, sprawling parks like Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, and arich blend of cultural communities. As a healthcare provider in Flushing,you’ll be serving a dynamic and growing senior population while enjoyingconvenient access to public transportation, international food markets, andsome of NYC’s most unique urban experiences. It’s a neighborhood wherecommunity health and cultural diversity intersect—making it a rewarding placeto work and make an impact.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p> |