Occupational Therapist (OTR) Per Diem Weekends

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Sparkill, NY is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will assess referred patients, develop and supervise rehabilitation plans, and coordinate with physicians to meet patient goals.

The role requires licensure, experience in long-term or geriatric care, strong documentation, and the ability to lead Occupational Therapy Assistants. Weekend shifts are required, and we offer an Equal Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT program and hold a valid state license.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and patient record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and manage treatment programs with goals per patient capacity.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and care plans.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Clinical excellence

Time management

Education

Accredited OT program

Tools

Professional license

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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