Occupational Therapy Director jobs in Syracuse, NY

• Works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

• Performs patient related activities as are assigned by the supervising occupational therapist.

• Documents observations of patient’s behavior and progress in the daily notes, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge notes.

• Completes and maintains timely documentation.

• Maintains statistical records and other departmental reports as requested by occupational therapist.

• Meets with the supervising occupational therapist regularly to review the implementation of treatment plans and to foster professional development.

• Provides quality, personalized and evidence-based care, and proven interventions.

• Motivates patients during treatment to help them function optimally.

• Promotes patients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

• Consults and practices with other health professionals regarding special needs of patients to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.

• Provides input for the Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the DOR upon requested.

• Assists with in-service training programs upon request.

• Assists with keeping supplies in good order and keeping equipment and the rehab office/gym clean and sanitary.

• Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of residents to DOR.

• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled, responsible for own transportation.

• Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.

• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.

• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of the facility.

• Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.

• Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for patients in the facility.

• Performs all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate manual.

• Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards residents, staff and visitors.

• Ability to work with the highest efficiency and time management.

• Exhibits flexibility and consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations to meet facility and patient needs.

• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.

• Supports and abides by the facility’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Abides by the facility’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor, management staff or Administrator