Occupational Therapist

Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center; Town of Newfane (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center is seeking an occupational therapist to help residents develop, regain or maintain independence in daily activities using skilled therapy, adaptive equipment and personalized plans.

The candidate must hold NY OT licensure, CPR certification, strong collaboration and communication skills, and the physical ability to assist patients through rigorous therapies while maintaining thorough documentation and family education.

Qualifications

• New York State OT licensure required.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help patients develop, regain or maintain daily living activities.
• Collaborate with a wide range of health care disciplines and provide insights to patients and families.
• Apply therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment to improve function.
• Maintain thorough documentation and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Occupational therapy knowledge

Physical strength

Education

New York State OT licensure

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

An occupational therapist helps patients who are suffering with physical impairments develop, regain or maintain their ability to perform daily activities through varying skills and techniques, or the use of adaptive equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

• New York State Occupational Therapist licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs
• Able to collaborate with a wide range of health care disciplines, as well as offer insight to patient and family members
• Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of occupational therapy, as well as the procedures and principles of administration, organization and management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills