Occupational Therapist Rehab LIFE MHC

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Early Intervention, Home Care, Interpersonal Skills, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
5 days ago

Facility: LIFE PACE OLV Mercy Home Care

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 8:30a- 4:30p

Summary:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for providing service to the home care participant who displays deficits in self-care activities of daily living and interpersonal activities. Programs are developed for the participant to assist them in developing ability to satisfactorily accomplish activities specific to their age and role. May perform Early Intervention Program visits as required and approved.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • Graduate of a B.S. or M.S. degree program in OT required
  • State of New York license and registration required

EXPERIENCE

  • One (1) year experience as an OT required
  • One year experience with the frail elderly

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Must demonstrate the ability to adapt occupational therapy techniques to home setting

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Delivers occupational therapy care in home setting and/or the LIFE program working with participant, participant's family and any other available caregivers

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org