Occupational Therapist (OT)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Village of Great Neck Plaza (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing team. The OT will assess referred patients, provide direct care, and develop a rehabilitation program under physician direction.

The role includes setting achievable goals, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and supervising OT Assistants while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA policies. Equal opportunity employer and competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and state registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care and establish a treatment plan.
• Set goals based on patient capacity and physician direction.
• Document patient condition and progress; handle discharge documentation.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Supervise OT Assistants and collaborate with other disciplines.

Skills

Licensure

OT supervision

Documentation

Geriatric care

Education

OT degree

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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