Occupational Therapist - Temp

Occupational Therapist - Temporary 

Bronx, NY 

Schedule: M-F, 9am to 5pm  

4 Week Assignment (mid July-mid August) 

FlexStaff is seeking a temporary Occupational Therapist for our client, a non-profit healthcare organization providing home and community-based healthcare and services for the elderly.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Evaluate referred participants and administer treatment plans 

• Complete assessments, progress notes, treatment notes, discharge summaries, and interdisciplinary notes. 

• Perform evaluations and treatments at the PACE site and in the field (home, nursing home, etc.). 

• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols. 

• Develop participant care plans, participate in care plan meetings, and adhere to regulations. 

• Document all required participant information (evaluations, progress notes, MDS, care plans, etc.). 

• Consult with physiatrist and other professionals as needed. 

• Maintain high standards of care through continuing education and professional development. 

• Participate in clinical education of student affiliates. 

• Provide clinical instruction to COTAs, Level I & II OT students, and student volunteers. 

• Recommend discharge equipment as appropriate. 

• Deliver in-service training programs. 

• Participate in Performance Improvement Monitoring. 

• Adhere to scope of practice and meet established competencies. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. 

• One year of OT experience and/or experience with the geriatric population preferred. 

• One year of experience with a frail/elderly population (or training provided upon hire). 

• Strong rapport-building skills with patients and staff. 

• Proficient in using all OT modalities/equipment. 

• Ability to travel to participant homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics. 

• Knowledge of PACE regulations. 

• Familiarity with Care Compass and other EMRs preferred. 

• Current New York State Registered Occupational Therapist license. 

• Legally authorized to practice in the state. 

• Medically cleared for communicable diseases with up-to-date immunizations. 

• Bilingual proficiency preferred (depending on region). 

Additional Salary Detail  

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).