Occupational Therapist (OT)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Village of Flower Hill (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, design individualized treatment plans, and document progress while educating patients and families.

The therapist will supervise OT Assistants and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure patient-centered care and clinical excellence. The position offers flexibility with shifts and is based on experience, with compensation up

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and collaborate with all disciplines.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharge documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Oversee OTAs

Documentation writing

Geriatric care experience

Clinical excellence

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Centerislooking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our ever-growing team.

Rate: UP TO $43 an hour (Based on Experience)

Occupational Therapist (OT) Responsibilities Include:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) 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 (OT) 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.

Occupational Therapist (OT) 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: All positions are available.

Rate: UP TO $43 an hour (Based on Experience)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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