Occupational Therapist (OTR) Per Diem Weekends

Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Melrose (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sans Souci Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will assess referred patients, develop and supervise treatment plans, and document patient progress under physician direction.

Candidates should hold an accredited OT degree and an active license, have experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred, and demonstrate strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care/geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and patient progress recording.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary team.
• Punctual and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehabilitation needs.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals per patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Coordinate with physicians and rehabilitation staff.
• Oversee OT Assistants.
• Ensure confidentiality and residents' rights compliance.

Skills

Licensed OT

Long-term care experience

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The Sans Souci 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: Weekend

Salary up to: $55.00/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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