Occupational Therapist (OT)

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess patients, develop and manage rehabilitation plans, and educate families. You will coordinate goals with physicians and work to optimize functional recovery in a geriatric population.

Full-time with the option for PRN shifts. Prior long-term care and strong documentation skills are highly desirable. Sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid state OT license/registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants is a plus.
• Geriatric/long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Capability to evaluate, document, and discharge patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

OT license

Geriatrics

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Time management

Supervision

Education

OT degree

Job description

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Occupational Therapist

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.

Shift Needs: FULL TIME & PRN

Compensation:

$41-$47/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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