Occupational Therapist

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Town of Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 preferred

Job summary

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New York is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. You will work under supervision to provide therapeutic services that help patients improve their ability to perform daily activities.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, collaboration with a supportive team, and adherence to ethical, patient-focused care. 1099 preferred; licensure and BS in OT required.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• BS degree or higher in occupational therapy.
• Experience as an occupational therapist preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ADLs evaluation tools.

Responsibilities

• Address client's performance to support engagement in health-related occupations.
• Select and adapt treatment models to direct interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and daily living activities (ADL & IADL).
• Teach clients to approach tasks and break down activities into manageable steps.
• Assess home environments and advise on adaptations.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report progress toward goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Regularly follow up with clients.

Skills

Occupational therapy

ADL evaluation

Licensed OT

Interpersonal communication

Evidence-based practice

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Woodbury Heights is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic services that help patients improve their ability to perform daily activities.

• 1099 preferred

Your expertise in patient care and knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology will be essential in developing effective care plans tailored to each patient's needs.

Responsibilities

• Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up client

Skills

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Career Advantages

• Rare in-house opportunity
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Dont wait to start making a difference - the change begins today.