Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & Growth

Upstate Services Group; City of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $45-$55 hourly

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Oneonta, NY, is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our 80-bed facility. You will evaluate residents, create individualized treatments, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to improve ADLs, cognition, and mobility.

The role requires NY OT license, CPR, and experience in geriatric rehab or long-term care; PDPM knowledge preferred. We offer a supportive work environment, development opportunities, and emphasis on resident-centered

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, active New York State Occupational Therapist license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing, geriatric rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations and PDPM strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations upon admission and as clinically indicated.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and resident goals.
• Provide skilled OT services focused on ADLs, fine motor skills, cognitive retraining, upper extremity function, positioning, splinting, and adaptive equipment training.
• Address functional mobility and environmental safety within resident rooms and common areas.
• Recommend and train residents and staff in the use of adaptive devices and compensatory techniques.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and communicate resident progress to team members.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in compliance with Medicare Part A, Part B, PDPM, and New York State Department of Health regulations.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust plans of care as appropriate.
• Supervise and provide clinical oversight to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as assigned.
• Educate families and caregivers regarding home safety and discharge planning.
• Maintain infection control standards and follow all facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Oneonta, NY, is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our 80-bed facility. You will evaluate residents, create individualized treatments, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to improve ADLs, cognition, and mobility.

The role requires NY OT license, CPR, and experience in geriatric rehab or long-term care; PDPM knowledge preferred. We offer a supportive work environment, development opportunities, and emphasis on resident-centered