Occupational Therapist (OT)

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY! You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and educate patients and families.

The OT will supervise assistants, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care in a long-term/geriatric setting. Licensure and an accredited OT degree are required, with a focus on professional conduct and

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid state license and registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharges.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates professionalism and punctuality.
• Complies with confidentiality and Residents' Rights/HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct patient care to evaluate medical condition, functional capabilities and rehabilitation potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance under physician direction.
• Set realistic goals, document patient status, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to residents' rights.

Skills

Patient service

Clinical excellence

Collaboration across disciplines

Documentation writing

Professionalism

HIPAA knowledge

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY!

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist to join our ever-growing team.

Responsibilities Include:

The Occupational Therapist 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 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.

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.

Rate: 37-45 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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