Occupational Therapist (OTR) Per Diem Weekends

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

Job summary

The Sans Souci Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in New York. You will assess patients, design and implement individualized treatment plans, and document progress in accordance with physician directions.

You will supervise OT Assistants, collaborate with interdisciplinary staff, and educate patients and families about therapy options while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to supervise OT Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehab potential.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Supervising OT Assistants

Geriatric care

Clinical excellence

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist 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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