Occupational Therapist (OT)

Brooklyn-Gardens-Nursing-Home-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Gardens Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and support rehabilitation in a long-term care setting.

The role requires completion of an accredited OT program and current New York State OT licensure. Experience in long-term care is preferred, with competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Current New York State OT License.
• Experience in long term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Residents & develop a treatment plan that will meet their needs.
• Choose activities that will help the Residents to carry out their daily works independently.
• Monitor Residents as they carry out the task given to them.
• Observe & assess Residents' progress and prepare detailed reports accordingly.
• Help in rehabilitating Residents disabled as a result of injury, illness or other problems.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• Maintain Resident confidence by monitoring confidential information processing.
• Maintain documentation of Resident care services by auditing records.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams & contributes to a team effort.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Job description

OT Duties Include:

• Evaluate Residents & develop a treatment plan that will meet their needs.
• Choose activities that will help the Residents to carry out their daily works independently.
• Monitor Residents as they carry out the task given to them.
• Observe & assess Residents' progress and prepare detailed reports accordingly.
• Help in rehabilitating Residents disabled as a result of injury, illness or other problems.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• Maintain Resident confidence by monitoring confidential information processing.
• Maintain documentation of Resident care services by auditing records.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams & contributes to a team effort.

OT Requirements Include:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Current New York State OT License
• Experience in long term care settings preferred

Competitive Salary and Benefits package offered