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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OTR)
$36.00-$47.00/hr
Per Diem
BENEFIT POSITION HIGHLIGHTS FOR OUR OTR:
REFERRAL BONUSES: $2,000
Career Ladders Program: grow your career with us through career advancement
Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages
Health, dental, vision, pet and no-cost life insurance
Direct deposit and weekly paychecks
Free parking
The licensed Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing occupational therapy interventions to patients/clients in a Skilled Nursing setting as ordered by the referring physician. We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) DUTIES INCLUDE: Performs a comprehensive evaluation and reevaluation of patient in regards to occupational therapy needs upon referral in a timely manner using tests and measurements of strength, balance, endurance, range of motion, and activities of daily living as appropriate. Based on the evaluation findings, a treatment plan will be established consisting of short and long term goals. Reevaluations of patients will be performed at least every 30 days as stated by current state regulations.
The occupational therapist shall work with members of the interdisciplinary team in an effort to develop a treatment plan as appropriate. Findings from the initial evaluation shall provide a platform for a discussion with the patient and/or family members in regards to the frequency of treatments and expectations in accordance with the prescription from the referring physician.
A qualified occupational therapist shall be present or readily available to offer supervision when an occupational therapist assistant or occupational therapy student administers treatment.
Ongoing conversations regarding findings of initial evaluation, progression and discharge will take with occupational therapist assistant as needed
Documentation will be completed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with state laws.
An occupational therapist will prompt necessary discharge from therapy services when appropriate. Short and long term goals have been met
Progress is no longer expected secondary to functional plateau, noncompliance, etc.
Brothers of Mercy is WNY's largest 5-star Skilled Nursing Facility and one of the top-performing nursing homes in the entire state. Our picturesque Wellness Campus located east of Buffalo consistently ranks on WNY's "Best Places to Work" list.
Brothers of Mercy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brothers of Mercy prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans' status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.
Worksite address
clarence, NY, 14031, US
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