An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Employment Type:
Full Time Shift/Schedule:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Salary Range:
$18.56-$29.55/hour based on verified education and experience About Saratoga Hospital At Saratoga Hospital , we've built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach-creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. About the Role We're looking for a dedicated Mobility Specialist to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you'll be a vital part of our patient care team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Assists with the patient's activities using proper body mechanics. Assists the health care team with the mobilization of patients, demonstrating consistent judgment and initiative to maximize safety under the activity orders indicated by the physician. Provides safe interventions with patients, including transfers out of bed, repositioning in bed, ambulation with or without assistive devices. Assists with toileting of patients as needed during patient care. Records activities completed in the medical record. Maintains an open channel of communication with therapists, nurses and physicians Patient education on safe ambulation techniques. What You Bring High school diploma, GED or equivalent. Hospital patient care experience preferred. BLS or obtain within first year of employment.
Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes:
Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job. Must be able to multi-task while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive. Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion. Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others. Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally. Problem solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products:
Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong organizational skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team and independently Why Saratoga Hospital A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide. Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions Our Commitment We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you're passionate about healthcare and community service-even if you don't meet every qualification listed-we'd still love to hear from you. How to Apply Click the 'apply' button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow you!
