Occupational Therapist
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Kingston
Posted on: January 3, 2026
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Job Description:
An Occupational Therapist is a rehabilitation professional that
performs a functional evaluation of the client; conducts the
planning and utilization of a program of purposeful activities;
implements the development and utilization of a treatment program,
and/or consultation with the client, family, caregiver or
organization in order to restore, develop or maintain adaptive
skills, and/or performance abilities designed to achieve maximal
physical, cognitive and mental functioning of the client associated
with his or her activities of daily living and daily life tasks. A
treatment program designed to restore function, shall be rendered
on the prescription or referral of a physician, nurse practitioner
or other health care provider acting within his or her scope of
practice pursuant to this title. They evaluate, treat, and prevent
disability, injury and disease so as to maximize functional
independence. They provide supervision to certified Occupational
Therapy Assistants (COTA). RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluates and assesses
the patient based on subjective and objective information obtained
through interview, medical chart review, formal and informal test
administration, with appropriate analysis and interpretation of
results, to develop a plan of care. Establishes a written treatment
plan based upon the results of the evaluation to establish
objective, measurable, functional patient focused goals with time
frames. Re-assesses the patients status when goals are not met or
when a change in status has occurred. Involves patient/family in
establishing the treatment plan and accommodates for individual
needs (cultural differences, language, etc.) Administers treatment
in an organized, professional manner adhering to all
department/hospital policies, best practice standards, NYS practice
acts and physician protocols. Implements and updates treatment
programs to ensure maximum effectiveness. Completes all
documentation (evaluation, re-assessments, daily notes and
discharge summaries) within established timeframes and according to
regulatory guidelines. Provides written and/or verbal communication
to referral sources, insurance companies, patients, families, and
other members of the interdisciplinary team (Discharge
planning/SW/other therapy personnel/nursing staff) in a timely
fashion. Participates in team, interdisciplinary meetings as
appropriate. Maintains a positive, professional working rapport
with patients, peers and referral sources. Keeps referral sources
abreast of patients status in a timely manner. Willing to assist
other members of the interdisciplinary team when asked. Assists in
performance improvement activities as needed to ensure quality is
consistent with established guidelines to improve patient care.
Maintains a productive caseload and productively utilizes
non-scheduled treatment time. Communicates with manager/director
regarding their schedule and use of nonproductive time to enhance
efficiency Participates in educational in-services, meetings,
community programs and performance improvement activities as
requested by Manager/Director. Provide training to health care
providers as directed by manager/director (students, volunteers).
Effectively oversees the care rendered by Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistants and Physical Medicine aides. Maintains all
department equipment and treatment areas in a clean and safe
manner. Provides accurate billing information in a timely manner,
maintains compliance with insurance guidelines, and completes all
required documentation for reimbursement. Performs other
assignments / duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE OT experience preferred EDUCATION Have satisfactorily
completed an approved occupational therapy curriculum in a
baccalaureate or masters program, or a certificate program
satisfactory to the NYS education department which is substantially
equivalent to a baccalaureate degree program, in accordance with
the NYS commissioners regulations LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Licensed
and registered to practice in New York State or eligible for
limited permit. Completion of clinical training required by
professional program OTHER CPR certification.
Keywords: WMCHealth, Albany , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Kingston, New York
