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Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Occupational Therapist

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What they do

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.

$91,315 / year median in New York

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Local Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic services that help patients improve their ability to perform daily activities. Supportive DOR and reha team 1099 preferred Your expertise in patient care and knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology will be essential in developing effective care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Responsibilities Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use Guide and educate family members and caregivers Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals Collect data and document processes followed Regularly follow-up client Skills Proven working experience as occupational therapist Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession Excellent interpersonal communication skills Valid license to practice occupational therapy BS degree or greater in occupational therapy
Career Advantages:
Rare in-house opportunity Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care Electronic documentation system Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don't wait to start making a difference - the change begins today.
Recruiter Contact Information:
Call-Text-Email Stormie at 469-720-0772| ssickles@qrmhealth.com