*Occupational Therapist - Urgent Need*

We have 4 open positions throughout Brooklyn in the locations listed below.

*Location: Brooklyn, NY (11212, 11223, 11206)*

*Pay: Up to $54.00 per hour dependent on experience*

*Schedule: *9:00AM – 5:00PM

*Weekly Hours:* 35-40

*JOB PURPOSE:*

Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group is looking for a great Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist plans and administers Occupational therapy treatment programs for medically referred participants to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts.

*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:*

- Evaluates participant referred by the provider and administers a treatment program in collaboration with the provider.

- Completes assessments, progress, treatment or revisits, discharge summaries interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedure.

- Performs participant evaluations and treatment at the site and/or in the field.

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

- Participates in developing a participant care plan with other interdisciplinary team members and participates in care plan meetings in accordance with state and federal regulations.

- Additional duties as assigned.

*QUALIFICATIONS: *

*Education: *Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree, required.

*Experience:*

- One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapist and/or experience with the Geriatric population preferred.

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.

- Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff.

- Ability to use all OT Modalities/equipment.

- Ability to travel to participant’s homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics.

- Knowledge of regulations.

- Knowledge of Care Compass and other EMRs preferred.

*License:* New York State licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist.

*Additional Requirements:*

- Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which the healthcare professional will perform the function.

- Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

*Language:* Bilingual preferred









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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48.00 - $54.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday



License/Certification:
* Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Brooklyn, NY 11212: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person