Compassionate Occupational Therapist — Skilled Nursing Rehab

Fishkillcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation Nursing, a 160-bed skilled nursing facility in Beacon, NY, seeks dedicated Occupational Therapists (FT/PT) to develop, recover or maintain daily living and work skills for elderly residents. The OT will provide client-centered services, adapt therapies to patient needs, and foster independence in ADL/IADL tasks.

Responsibilities include evaluating performance, selecting treatment models, teaching task strategies, adjusting the home or facility environment, and

Qualifications

• Licensed OT with BS in Occupational Therapy or higher.
• Minimum 2 years of OT experience.
• Familiar with ADL/IADL assessment tools (e.g., Katz, Lawton).
• Able to adapt therapy to individual patient needs and environments.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Address performance areas to support engagement in occupations affecting health and well-being.
• Select and adapt OT treatment models per case.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and ADLs/IADLs.
• Educate clients on task approaches and break tasks into steps.
• Assess home and other environments for safe adaptations.
• Recommend and train in adaptive equipment use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Document progress toward short- and long-term goals.
• Collect data and follow-up on client progress.

Skills

Experience as OT

Computer skills

ADL/IADL assessment tools

Interpersonal skills

Continuing education

Professional demeanor

Communication skills

Licensure as OT

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

BS or higher in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation Nursing, a 160-bed skilled nursing facility in Beacon, NY, seeks dedicated Occupational Therapists (FT/PT) to develop, recover or maintain daily living and work skills for elderly residents. The OT will provide client-centered services, adapt therapies to patient needs, and foster independence in ADL/IADL tasks.

Responsibilities include evaluating performance, selecting treatment models, teaching task strategies, adjusting the home or facility environment, and