Recreational Therapist -FT - Day

Sharon Hospital; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Sharon Hospital, part of Northwell Health, seeks an occupational therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer OT modalities prescribed by a physician. You will apply treatments to restore function and prevent disability, helping patients reach their maximum performance while living within their capabilities.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, CTRS certification preferred, licensure in progress, at least three years in a behavioral health setting, and strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (CTRS certification preferred).
• Three or more years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English; additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities prescribed by a physician.
• Assist patients to reach their maximum function and independence within the limits of their capabilities.
• Work under physician guidance and document care accurately.

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Responsibilities

Education Skills Experience

• Masters of Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or related field or CTRS certification required.
• Art, Recreation or Activity Therapy licensure preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

Other Information

• Masters degree in related field or CTRS certification required.

Working Conditions

• Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 938

Department: Psych Unit

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

Available benefits include

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.