Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem

Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. The therapist will assess patients, establish treatment plans, and deliver direct care while coordinating with the medical team.

The role includes documentation and family education to support recovery and function. The position requires a licensed Occupational Therapist with experience in long-term or geriatric care, and supervision of OT assistants.

Qualifications

• Requires OT degree from an accredited program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Assessment

Documentation

Team supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Time management

HIPAA/compliance

Patient education

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: $55/hour Per Diem

An Equal Opportunity Employer