The Occupational Therapist is responsible for initiating, coordinating and implementing Occupational Therapy Services in the Health Professions Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an interprofessional team.

Through a comprehensive and holistic approach to wellness, the Occupational Therapy Coordinator will work closely with the inter-professional team to plan and administer medically prescribed Occupational Therapy for patients suffering from neurologic and orthopedic conditions. The multi-disciplinary team will include Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Dietitians, and Psychologists.

The selected applicant will be responsible for:

• Serving as a .25 clinical FTE, providing Occupational care
• Reviews physician’s referral (prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment plan
• Tests measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment program.
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administers manual therapy to improve and maintain function.
• Instructs, motivates and assists patients to perform various physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as splints and other DME.
• Creating a recruitment plan for participants;
• Have oversight for program evaluation;
• Establish community relations with businesses and community members;
• Develop, submit and administer quarterly reports
• Act as a liaison and partners with team members in the HUB and OT academic department at D’Youville University
• Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures to execute the requirements for the position
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have current, unrestricted, New York State license or NYS Licensure in progress and active on date of hire Minimum of a BS in Occupational Therapy. 3-5 years of Clinical fieldwork experience is preferred.