Occupational Therapist (OTR) Per Diem Weekends

Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Village of Nyack (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 growing team. You will assess referred patients, design and administer targeted rehab programs, and set achievable goals tailored to each patient’s capacity and tolerance.

You will document patient status, educate families on therapy methods, and supervise OT Assistants while collaborating with other disciplines to deliver excellent, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid state license/registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants is expected.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, re-certification, discharge docs.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehab and provide direct care.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans based on tolerance.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain professional standards.
• Report to Rehabilitation Director and adhere to scheduling.

Skills

OT licensure

Geriatric care

Documentation

Assessment & treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervisory skills

Punctuality & professionalism

Education

OT degree

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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