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 a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in New York. You will assess patients requiring rehabilitation, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include setting achievable goals, documenting patient progress, supervising OT Assistants, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Punctual and professional with scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and progress; educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to optimize care.
• Maintain timely evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharge documentation.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation writing

Education

OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

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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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