Occupational Therapist

Employment Opportunity Occupational Therapist Job Description: VIA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work on a per diem basis. Reporting to the Vice President of Vision Rehabilitation, the Occupational Therapist is primarily responsible for providing quality, vision and person-centered OT services to all ages of individuals experiencing functional decline due to vision loss. This per diem position is paid on a fee-for-service basis at a rate of $20.00 per 15-minute direct-care service unit. Essential Functions: + Conduct thorough assessments of patients' visual, cognitive and functional abilities and develop personalized treatment plans + Provide one-on-one therapy sessions to help patients improve their daily functioning + Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and ensure positive outcomes + Educate patients and their families on adaptive equipment, assistive technology and other tools to maximize residual sight + Keep detailed records of patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed + Document progress and outcomes with appropriate record management, including reporting and data entry to both internal and external databases in accordance with established guidelines, including patient discharge in timely manner + Transports self to patient homes or facilities within VIAu2019s service area for the purpose of preserving patientsu2019 independence and obtaining goals of staying in place + Order adaptive equipment in accordance with internal guidelines and seeking appropriate authorization from Manager when applicable, dispense and train Competencies: + Displays a high level of emotional intelligence and respect for maintaining sensitive information regarding employee, managerial, organizational and/or client/vendor information in a confidential manner + Proficient in use of MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, and general applications + Proficient in use of assistive technology + Demonstrate flexibility and patience + Demonstrate independent thinking, problem solving and detail orientation in completion of duties + Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal communication, presentation and writing abilities + Demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service + Achieve results independently and work well as a team + Effectively work with individuals of diverse backgrounds + Caring and counseling skills with an ability to balance agency policy with the individual perceptions and sensitivity of clients Qualifications: + Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the council of medical education of the American Medical Association and the AOTA + Licensed and registered by NYS Education Department in Occupational Therapy + AOTA Specialty Certification in Low Vision preferred + Minimum 5 years of experience + NYS driveru2019s license and reliable transportation OR the ability to travel effectively within assigned geographic area, including the ability to transport equipment

Created: 2025-12-05