Occupational Therapist - Home Care jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Overview

ArchCare Program:  ArchCare at Home

Location: Ulster County

Overview: 

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling. 

Benefits/Perks: 

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays. 
• Participation in 403 (b) 
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance 
• Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym 

• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for evaluating the patient's level of physical functioning and providing training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit. 
• Develops a plan of care with patient and caregiver involvement and in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long-term goals. 
• Evaluates, instructs and monitors specific functional exercise programs to increase strength, range of motion, and coordination of upper extremities. 
• Teaches use of adaptive equipment to the patient, caregiver, and other appropriate health team personnel to assist the patient to achieve maximum independence. 

• Maintains communication with the physician and other personnel involved in the patient’s care, through written reports, attendance at meetings, and confirmed telephone calls. 

Job Type: Full Time

Starting Salary: $91,000 to 93,000 per year

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Current NYS license to practice as an Occupational Therapist   

Education: 

• Degree from Accredited Institute for Occupational Therapy