Occupational Therapist (OTR) Per Diem Weekends

Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will assess patients needing rehabilitation, develop and implement therapy plans, and set goals aligned with each patient's capacity.

The role requires an accredited OT degree and a valid state license, plus the ability to supervise assistants, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants is required.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and determine needs.
• Develop and administer a treatment program with goals by capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress; educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Licensed OT

Documentation

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Supervising OTA

Clinical excellence

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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