Position Information

NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at Oxford

TitleOccupational Therapist (NY HELPS) - 62704

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $81532 to $102354 Annually

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 6 AM

To 7 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Chenango

Street Address NYS Veterans Home at Oxford

4207 State Hwy. 220

City Oxford

StateNY

Zip Code13830

Job Specifics

Duties Description The occupational therapist will evaluate residents for skilled occupational therapy services and provide skilled occupational therapy treatment and intervention to short-term and long-term rehab candidates. The incumbent will complete medically necessary documentation to justify services. They will designate residents for skilled restorative/maintenance and / or maintenance programs.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 18 or above, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Occupational Therapist

NY HELPS Non-competitive minimum qualifications: Possession of a license and current registration as an occupational therapist in New York State.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess a bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy and a valid/current New York State License. They will have experience working in a long-term care setting and will be competent in use of biophysical agent modalities. They will have familiarity with Net Health Rehab EMR and with Medicare A and Medicare B occupational therapy billing practices. The preferred candidate will have experience supervising occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.

Additional Comments Hours for this position: A minimum of 2 hours TO a maximum of 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. No more than 20 hours a week. Preferred coverage hours- Between 6am - 7pm. Ongoing position, but the goal of early November as a start date.

One permanent, competitive or non-competitive via HELPS, part-time appointment.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

The above salary ($81,532 to $102,354) includes a Geographic Pay Differential of $4,000.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name New York State Veterans Home at Oxford

Telephone 607-843-3128

Fax 607-843-3236

Email Address oxfordhr@nysvets.org

Address

Street NYS Veterans Home at Oxford

4207 State Hwy. 220

City Oxford

State NY

Zip Code 13830

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to oxfordhr@nysvets.org, with Reference Occupational Therapist/62704 included in the subject line or by mail to the Veterans Home at Oxford, 4207 State Highway 220, Oxford NY 13830, or by fax to (607) - 843 - 3236. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.