Occupational Therapist (OT)

Sinai Post Acute Nursing and Rehab Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Same Day Pay

Refer a Friend Bonus

Weekly Thanks Thursday Event

Job summary

Sinai Post Acute Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to plan and conduct therapy programs, supporting rehabilitation and independence for residents in a compassionate, team-focused setting. The OT will play a key role in documentation, treatment planning, and collaboration with the rehab team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited OT program, state licensure or eligibility, and certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents and develops treatment goals with documentation.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices such as splints and orthotics.
• Selects activities aligned with patient capacity and interests.
• Collaborates with rehab team to tailor activity programs.
• Trains residents and tracks progress in functional skills.
• Maintains equipment and reports needed repairs.
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with standards.
• Contributes to resident care conferences and related meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

OT curriculum graduate

Licensed or eligible for licensure

Registered or eligible for certification

Job description

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Thankful Thursday"!

Rate: $48 Per Hour

Per Diem Rate: $60 Per Hour

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time
• Same Day Pay!!
• Refer a Friend Bonus!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Thankful Thursday"!

About us

Sinai Post Acute is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, he/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

Occupational Therapist (OT) RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1 Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and psychological functioning;
• 2 Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics;
• 3 Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;
• 4 Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 5 Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
• 6 Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• 7 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
• 8 Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives;
• 9 Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary;
• 10 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
• 11 Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• 12 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1 Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.
• 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
• 3 Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

JOB SKILLS

• 1 Good organizational and time management skills.
• 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.

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