Occupational Therapist (Per-diem) Special Needs - Manhattan
Core
Evaluates physical and cognitive functioning to provide training, assistive devices, and rehabilitation goals for individuals with developmental disabilities and fine motor disorders.
Role type
Clinical occupational therapist (per-diem)
Builds
Rehabilitation and maintenance programs for supported individuals
Domain
Healthcare / Developmental disabilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
[Occupational therapy licensure (NY State), AOTA registration, functional exercise programming, assistive device prescription, cognitive perceptual assessment, interdisciplinary care planning, clinical documentation]
Preferred skills
[Knowledge of current OT standards and techniques]
Technologies
[None stated]
Responsibilities
[Evaluate occupational therapy needs and provide services per physician orders, Instruct on functional exercise programs to improve strength and coordination, Provide and teach use of adaptive equipment, Treat cognitive perceptual defects, Maintain detailed clinical records and discharge summaries, Conduct quarterly re-evaluations, Coordinate therapeutic programs with health team]
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC