Occupational Therapist (OT)

Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxor at Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and supervise treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapy methods.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited OT program, hold a valid license, and have experience in long-term or geriatric care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and ensure thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients' rehabilitation needs and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals according to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment and care.
• Report to work on time and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Luxor at Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing 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

Compensation: $39-$45/hour pending experience.

An Equal Opportunity Employer