Occupational Therapist (OTR)

CareRite Centers, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center in New York is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will assess patients, develop and supervise treatment plans, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

The role requires an accredited OT degree, state license, and experience with long-term/geriatric care. This position offers full-time and PRN shifts with hourly compensation of $40-$45, and opportunities to collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license in the state of practice.
• Experience supervising OT assistants.
• Experience with long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Professionalism, punctuality and confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehab needs.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals.
• Document patient conditions and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Coordinate with physicians and other disciplines.
• Maintain HIPAA and Residents' Rights compliance.

Skills

Licensure OT

Clinical excellence

Direct patient care

Documentation

Education

OT degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing 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 & PRN

Compensation:

$40-$45/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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