Occupational Therapist (OT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center in New York is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team. This role focuses on direct patient care, evaluating rehabilitation needs and developing customized treatment plans.

You will supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, document progress, and educate patients and families on therapy methods. Experience with long-term or geriatric care is preferred; punctuality and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Occupational Therapist with current state license.
• Experience with long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Ability to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Punctual, professional, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop treatment plans.
• Implement therapy programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient progress and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA.

Skills

Licensed OT

Documentation skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Graduated from an accredited OT program

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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