Occupational Therapist OT

Meadowbrook Healthcare; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Excellent Health Benefits

Great Work Environment

PTO and Vacation Time

Free Meals

Referral Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Meadowbrook Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist OT to join a supportive, team-oriented facility. You will assess patients, develop and implement plans, and guide patients through rehabilitation to maximize independence.

The role emphasizes ADL training, therapeutic exercises, patient education, and collaboration with the care team. NY licensure and NBCOT are required, with opportunities for growth and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (BS or MS).
• Valid and current New York State Occupational Therapy license and NBCOT registration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding treatment plans and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments and establish care plans per physician orders.
• Administer appropriate diagnostic tests for musculoskeletal and functional status.
• Provide ADL training, ROM, motor and cognitive activities, and therapeutic exercises.
• Educate patients and families on equipment use and assistive devices.
• Deliver patient education to maximize independence and rehabilitation progress.
• Adjust plans of care to optimize patient benefit.
• Document evaluations, treatments, reassessments, and discharge summaries clearly.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
• Supervise OT assistants, Rehab Aides, and students as required by NYS licensure.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

BS/MS in Occupational Therapy

New York OT license

Job description

Occupational Therapist OT

Meadowbrook Healthcare is an exceptional team-oriented facility looking to hire an Occupational Therapist OT. We are committed to making our residents and staff as comfortable and happy as possible. We provide our team with everything necessary to help you succeed and grow! As an Occupational Therapist OT, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Occupational Therapist OT Salary: $40-45/hr

Occupational Therapist OT - What's in it for you

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Great Work Environment
• PTO and Vacation Time
• Free Meals
• Referral Program
• Paid holidays

Occupational Therapist OT Responsibilities:

• Completes thorough and accurate initial assessment and establishes appropriate plan of care for each patient as prescribed by physician.
• Utilizes appropriate and accurate diagnostic/ prognostic musculoskeletal, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Implements appropriate treatment utilizing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) training, ROM, fine motor activities, functional mobility, therapeutic exercise for gross motor strength, cognitive-perceptual and sensorimotor activities, and patient and family/care person education.
• Educates patient and care persons in use and care of therapeutic equipment, assistive and adaptive devices, orthotic and prosthetic devices, etc.
• Provides patient education in all areas of rehabilitation plan of care to maximize patient independence and assist in the efficiency of the rehabilitation process.
• Adapts plan of care as needed to ensure that patients receive optimum benefit of treatment.
• Documents initial evaluation, daily treatment, reassessment, discharge and supplementary documentation as indicated thoroughly and accurately to provide effective communication with physicians and members of the rehabilitation team.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment and discharge planning, attends care plan meetings.
• Directs and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and other support personnel as indicated by New York State licensure.

Occupational Therapist OT Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid and current New York State Occupational Therapy license and registration with the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding anticipated Occupational Therapy treatment plan, level of expected patient participation, and expected outcome.

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