Occupational Therapist - Northwell Health : Job Details

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries and/or disease in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or other State authorized practitioner. Job Responsibility 1. Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner .. Develops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and function of upper extremities .. Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department .. Utilizes thorough and appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals; designs and implements a treatment plan which best meets the needs of the patient and works toward achieving established goals .. Provides patient remediation in patients deficit areas to assist the patient to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life .. Reviews and arranges for req...Occupational Therapist, Therapist, Occupational, Healthcare, Patient