Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Town of Somers (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation, provide direct care, and develop treatment plans under physician direction. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with the care team.

New graduates are welcome to apply. Eligible candidates must be licensed in NY, have OT credentials, and demonstrate strong documentation and supervision skills in a long-term or geriatric

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Licensed OT in NY with registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Performs evaluations, progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Performs duties as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals aligned to patient capacity and tolerance under physician direction.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver best patient-centered care.
• Maintain HIPAA and Residents' Rights confidentiality.

Skills

Geriatric care

Documentation

Supervising OT Assistants

Team collaboration

Patient service

HIPAA compliance

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Licensed OT in NY

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center experience enlivens our guests’ physical and emotional strength through cutting-edge technology and highly trained healthcare professionals to get them back to their fullest potential of ReNEWal™.

Our employees are the vital link; they are the core of excellence in the care and compassion we are committed to, striving to fulfill the expressed and unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests and their families daily. They are therefore our most precious resource.

New graduates are welcome to apply!

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 NY


• 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, recertification 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


• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation


• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Competitive salary and benefits package offered!

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: $43-$46/hour