Occupational Therapist

Premier Healthcare LLC; Jefferson Heights (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Healthcare LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers in New York. The role focuses on resident-centered, quality care, evaluating residents and developing personalized treatment plans to promote independence in daily activities.

You'll collaborate with an in-house therapy team to implement interventions, document progress, and educate families on home programs, while adhering to HIPAA and Residents' Rights

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Valid OT license and registration for the state of practice.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatrics is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, team-oriented, and committed to resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred residents to determine functional level and rehabilitation potential.
• Provide direct care and develop individualized treatment plans to regain independence in ADLs.
• Establish goals based on residents' abilities and physician recommendations.
• Implement interventions to improve strength, mobility, cognition, and self-care.
• Educate residents and families on home programs and adaptive techniques.
• Complete documentation including evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident-centered care.
• Adhere to regulations including HIPAA and Residents' Rights.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Compassionate

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Valid OT license in state of practice

Job description

Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist (OT)!
We are a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers, committed to resident-centered and quality-focused care. Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people—our residents, their families, and our incredible team.

• Consistent weekday PRN available

• In-house therapy team

If you're looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best self to work, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with like-minded professionals, we're looking for you, too.

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Employee Engagement Activities

• Positive Work Environment

• Excellent Training

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate referred residents to determine their functional level and potential for rehabilitation.

• Provide direct care and develop individualized treatment plans to help residents regain independence in activities of daily living (ADLs).

• Establish treatment goals based on each resident’s abilities, limitations, and physician recommendations.

• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve strength, coordination, mobility, cognition, and self-care skills.

• Educate residents and their families on home programs and adaptive techniques.

• Complete documentation including evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a resident-centered approach to care.

• Adhere to all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Valid Occupational Therapy license and registration for the state of practice.

• Experience in long-term care or geriatrics is preferred but not required.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Compassionate, team-oriented, and committed to resident-centered care.