Occupational Therapist (OT)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; City of Glen Cove (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our clinical team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct care to support rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, educating patients and families on therapy methods, and supervising OT Assistants while collaborating with other disciplines to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The OT oversees and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality, adherence to hours, and professionalism.
• Perform all duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and develop treatment programs.
• Educate patients and families, and document progress.
• Supervise OT Assistants and coordinate with the rehab team.

Skills

License

Long-term care

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Centerislooking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our ever-growing team.

Rate: UP TO $43 an hour (Based on Experience)

Occupational Therapist (OT) Responsibilities Include:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Occupational Therapist (OT) will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Occupational Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Occupational Therapist (OT) Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Shift Needs: All positions are available.

Rate: UP TO $43 an hour (Based on Experience)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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