Occupational Therapist

Elderwood; Village of Lake Placid (NY); On-site; USD 60,628 - 90,949; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holiday Package

Full Suite of Health Benefits

Continuing education programs

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to initiate therapy treatments, maintain evaluations, and collaborate with healthcare staff. Candidates must hold a state license and have an interest in geriatric care. This entry-level position involves direct interaction with patients and requires good communication skills. Benefits include health coverage and continuing education programs.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in occupational therapy preferred.
• Ability to manage involvement in care planning meetings.
• Current, valid CPR/BLS credential

Responsibilities

• Initiate occupational therapy treatments per physician's orders.
• Maintain evaluations and progress notes for therapy clients.
• Attend care planning meetings and provide necessary input.

Skills

Occupational therapy treatment programs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Supervisory skills

Education

Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy

State license to practice occupational therapy

Job description

Overview

Don\'t Look For a Job, Find a Career... Apply today! Benefits for full time employees include:

• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Continuing education programs and more!

Salary: $44.01 - $66.02 / hour

Responsibilities

• Initiates skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.
• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, MDS records and discharge summaries for individuals in occupational therapy program.
• Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of individuals to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
• Provides input for Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director of Occupational Therapy.
• Maintains statistical records of individuals’ treatments.
• Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
• Records and updates individual’s care plan.
• Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of individuals to Director of Occupational Therapy.
• Assumes all duties of the Director of Occupational Therapy, if applicable, during absences including supervision of COTA’s and Occupational Therapy Aides. Assumes responsibility for all necessary documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy required.
• State license to practice occupational therapy required.
• Two years’ experience in occupational therapy preferred.
• Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations utilizing a team approach.
• Ability to direct others necessary.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Current, valid CPR/BLS credential
• Sense of responsibility and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members required.
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.
• Ability to work with geriatric and chronically ill residents, as well as other professionals in a friendly and helpful manner necessary.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care