About this opportunity
Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in town of woodbury, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Woodbury Heights 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.
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. Dont wait to start making a difference - the change begins today.
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Who can apply
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