Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
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Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Plattsburgh, NY, US
Summary
The Occupational Therapist will assess, plan, and implement treatment programs to restore patient function following disease or disability. They are also responsible for reassessing patient status and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Job Description
Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York
Regular
Department: CVPH - Rehab
Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)
Standard Hours: 0
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 0
Shift: Day
Primary Shift: Variable - Variable
Weekend Needs: As Scheduled
Salary Range: Min $44.46 Mid $45.80 Max $47.13
Recruiter: Katie Dubrey
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Completes medically prescribed Occupational Therapy assessment, plans and implements treatment program, and reasseses patient status as indicated to restore function and/ or maximize ability following disease or disability. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is a not qualifying factor to obtain the position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Skills Required:
1. BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
2. Valid and current New York State Occupational Therapy license and registration with the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy.
3. AHA-BLS is required within 6 months of hire or a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to the date of renewal.
4. Complete accurate and legible documentation as per established guidelines.
5. Ablity to qualitatively evaluate and treat all age groups and diagnostic categories in both an inpatient, outpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Sub-Acute Rehab settings.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding anticipated Occupational Therapy treatment plan, level of expected patient participation, and expected outcome.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with the public and the Medical/CVPH staff as a member of the Rehabilitation team.
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
This is a bargaining union position.
The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (UVM Health Network - CVPH) is a 341-bed community hospital, which has been providing comprehensive, high-quality services for people in northern New York for more than 100 years. CVPH employs over 2,500 employees, making us one of the largest employers in the region. The hospital's medical staff consists of over 150 physicians, including primary care, medical and surgical specialists.
With over 12,000 inpatient admissions annually, CVPH is a regional center for cancer care, cardiac care, and surgery, including orthopedic surgery and robotic surgery. We offer comprehensive health care services at a level not often found in a community hospital.
For a complete list of all our services, please refer to our website at UVMHealth.org/CVPH
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Plattsburgh, NY
The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (UVM Health Network - CVPH) is a 341-bed community hospital, which has been providing comprehensive, high-quality services for people in northern New York for more than 100 years. CVPH employs over 2,500 employees, making us one of the largest employers in the region. The hospital's medical staff consists of over 150 physicians, including primary care, medical and surgical specialists.
With over 12,000 inpatient admissions annually, CVPH is a regional center for cancer care, cardiac care, and surgery, including orthopedic surgery and robotic surgery. We offer comprehensive health care services at a level not often found in a community hospital.
For a complete list of all our services, please refer to our website at UVMHealth.org/CVPH
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Plattsburgh, NY
