Occupational Therapist Day Habilitation (Adults with Developmental Disabilities) at North Jersey Friendship House

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Occupational Therapist will serve as a member of the rehabilitation and habilitation teams. They will provide evaluations and appropriate intervention within their scope of practice. This position will travel to our offices located in Oradell Wayne Paramus and Hackensack NJ. Monday - Friday (21/27 hrs/week 3-5 days per week).PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities the following listing applies to every employee of North Jersey Friendship House Inc.: Works toward the accomplishment of department/Agency goals Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members co-workers and supervisors Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirements Completes all required documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time framesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES when applicable: Provides direct supervision to assigned employees in order to enhance their job skill set. Provides on-going support to employees to assure completion of job responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agencys policies applicable laws and governmental regulatory agencies Reviews employees responsibilities to determine time frame and scope of authority reviews employees requirements and allotments of available resources Evaluates employees productivity and documentation of service delivery Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning assigning and directing work appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problemsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Perform assessment and evaluations upon receipt of referral/prescription from primary care MD when required.2. Develop a Treatment Plan based on the evaluation and obtain MD certification to proceed to treatment.3. Plans monitors and executes therapy according to the identified needs of the person; implements treatment programs; documents and supports treatment activities.4. Delivers individual and/or group intervention as required.5. Maintain contemporaneous documentation in clinical records to meet compliance standards. Submits written reports to appropriate sources according to schedule utilizing required formats.6. Become expert as to the regulations policies and procedures of the agency and maintain compliance with DDD Medicare Medicaid and Third Party insurance requirements for service provision.7. Designs fabricates adjusts or makes minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individuals; suggests and monitors provision of appropriate assistive technology; suggests new equipment purchases when appropriate.8. Work as part of the program/vocational/clinical team and attends meetings as appropriate.9. Consults regularly and as needed with rehabilitation or habilitation staff to determine treatment goals and strategies needed.10. Is familiar with and adheres to all HIPAA related policies and procedures safeguarding the protected health information (PHI) of all patients.11. Oversees activities of Therapy Assistants Therapy Aides or therapy students and cosigns all documentation according to discipline specific practice standards and licensing regulations when applicable.12. Attend Life Plan meeting as needed / requested.13. Trains day program and rehabilitation staff on any recommended strategies that will positively impact the habilitation or rehabilitation goals.14. Conduct Staff trainings and/or presentations to the community.15. Other activities as assigned by Director.Qualifications / Specific Requirements Include: Minimum Education: B.S. / M.S. (preferred) in Occupational Therapy Minimum Experience: 1 year in a related setting Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge:Demonstrated knowledge of and independence in the use of varied therapy treatment approachesKnowledge of normal developmentSkills and Abilities:Ability to respect and maintain confidentialityCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingPerform strenuous physical activitiesTravel to various locationsEngage individual / family / guardian effectively and openly in treatment planning Valid Drivers License Required Certification/Registration: NJ State LicenseNorth Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer Key Skills Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 43 - 55