Occupational Therapist (OT)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Village of North Hills (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our care team. You will assess patients, provide direct therapy, and develop treatment plans aligned with physicians’ directions.

The role includes supervising OT Assistants and documenting progress for optimal patient outcomes. The position offers compensation up to $43 per hour, commensurate with experience, with a focus on geriatric and long-term care populations.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and be licensed.
• Experience with long-term care and geriatric patients preferred.
• Proficient in accurate documentation and discharge planning.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Ability to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care and assess medical condition and functional capabilities.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Set realistic, achievable goals and document patient condition.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.

Skills

Licensed OT

Documentation

Team supervision

Long-term care experience

HIPAA compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited 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

INDTHE