Description
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.
Metro is looking for a motivated and passionate Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our expanding Home Care team in Queens! Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative environment!
Job Type: Per Diem
Pay rate: $65-$80 per visit (W2)
Location: Queens
Schedule: Super flexible!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide 1:1 treatment
- Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of occupational treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.
- Custom Splint Fabrication for Patients
- Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
- Develop and guide plans of care which encourage compliance and produce the best results for your patients.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Must be willing to treat all ages and have sensory integration experience
What We Offer!
- Competitive salary
- Longstanding Success
- Opportunities for growth
- Professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected and well-liked clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work
- Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
- Great work/life balance
- We offer Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
- Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area
Requirements
- Occupational Therapist Program Graduate.
- NY Occupational Therapy License or eligible.
- Evaluates patient's need for occupational therapy and develops appropriate treatment plan.
- Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
- Instructs family members, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate occupational therapy techniques.
- Ability to travel to and from the homes of your patients throughout your given territory.
- Strong communication skills between patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses via text, email, phone, etc.