Occupational Therapist / OT / OTR / Per Diem

Preftherapy; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 5 weeks of paid time off

Continuing Education program

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible schedules

Mentor programs

Job summary

Preftherapy is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our team in Poughkeepsie, NY. This position involves providing compassionate therapy in a skilled nursing setting, focusing on the geriatric population.

We offer a supportive work environment that prioritizes ethical patient care, with flexible scheduling, competitive rates, and generous paid time off. If you are a passionate therapist looking for a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Occupational Therapist license or be license eligible.
• Prior experience in a sub-acute/ skilled nursing facility is required.
• Must enjoy working with the geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive therapy services in a skilled nursing facility.
• Collaborate with rehab therapists and nursing staff.
• Be flexible with working hours.

Skills

Compassionate therapy services

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Current Occupational Therapist license (OTR/L)

Job description

## Occupational Therapist - OT (Per Diem)Applylocations: Poughkeepsie, NYtime type: Per Diemposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR000379Overview: A **Per Diem** (weekday hours mostly, some weekends) Occupational Therapist , (OT/OTR), position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in **Poughkeepsie, NY.** Once hired as part of the PTS team, you may join as many of our other local PRN rosters as you wish.*Here at The Pines at Poughkeepsie, we are a family of therapists with a vast array of experience. Nestled on the side of the Hudson River, our facility is home to both long-term care residents and subacute rehab patients. With the rehab industry imminently evolving, our team is dynamically creative and supportive in our approach to patient care.*You may have already heard that **Preferred Therapy Solutions** is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.***Excellence. Stability. Integrity.**** We are owned and operated by therapists.* We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.* Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.* We understand what therapists need to be successful.* We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.* We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!**Requirements:*** Must possess a current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license or license eligible to practice in the state where to be employed.* Prior experience in a sub-acute/ skilled nursing facility setting is required* Must enjoy working with the geriatric population to improve their quality of life.#itsallaboutthepatient#OT#occupationaltherapy#occupationaltherapist#poughkeepsie#newyork#PRN#perdiem#yourchoiceourprivilege**Good Faith Rate Range:** $45.00 - $55.00A per-diem Occupational Therapist, (OT / OTR), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department. You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.*Excellence. Stability. Integrity.* * We are owned and operated by therapists.* We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.* Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.* We understand what therapists need to be successful.* We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.* We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.We offer competitive rates and great benefits: * Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment* Continuing Education program* 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match* Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life* Mentor programs for therapists interested in**Responsibilities and Qualifications:** The qualified candidate will: · Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting· Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment· Possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed· Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation· Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation· Work well with others in a team setting· Be flexible with hours.The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!