Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OTR)

Occupational Therapist (OTR)

Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is now hiring Full Time and Per Diem Occupational Therapists (OT) to join our team! Ten Broeck is a 258-bed facility that is recognized all over the Hudson Valley for our outstanding delivery of subacute and long-term care.
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for providing skilled Occupational Therapy in the facility consistent with professional standards and agency policies while participating in the development of programs necessary to achieve patient/resident care objectives. We work hard to provide a calm, friendly, and healthy environment for our residentsandemployees! Come work where you will truly be appreciated and where you will make a difference. Come work at Ten Broeck!

Life is all about choices?why choose to work at Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?

» $3,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time Occupational Therapists

»Ever had an employer help you buy a house? We will give you a $5,000 loan to put towards your home purchase. The best part is, you can WORK IT OFF, instead of paying it off!

» 401K with 50% employer match!C'mon who DOES that anymore? WE DO!

»Generous referral bonus - refer a Full-Time PTA, COTA, PT or OT and receive a $2,500 bonus!

»Strong TEAM environment that Fosters Professional Growth

»Employee Discount Program

»Flexible Scheduling (Monday- Friday)

»Comprehensive benefits plan to include, health, dental and vision insurance

» everyday Pay

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT):
·Completes all documentation required in a timely manner and in conformity with state and federal regulations and facility policies.
·Performs patient assessments and evaluations to determine functional level and establishes appropriate therapeutic programs.
·Develops individualized plans of care to include goals and discharge plans.
·Documents clinical observations including: Patient's response to treatment, any changes in patient's condition, treatment program rendered, progress towards stated goals, and any changes in treatment plan.
·Communicates and Coordinates Patient Care with other members of the Health Care Team.
·Supervises Occupational Therapy adjuncts, Rehab. Technicians, Volunteers, and OT or OTA students in conformity with regulations and policies.
·Provides patient, caregiver, and family education related to patient's Occupational Therapy program and plans for discharge.
·Provides Occupational Therapy treatment in conformity with Physician orders and accepted professional practice.
·Assists the patient, family, or caregiver to procure needed equipment and supplies.
·Utilizes appropriate hand washing, standard precautions, and personal protective equipment.
·Reports all cases of alleged mistreatment, neglect, and abuse including injuries of unknown cause.
·Participates in cleaning of department/equipment as needed.
·Demonstrates knowledge and knowledge of all policies and procedures and the capability to reference this information as needed.
·Demonstrates knowledge and knowledge of PRI and MDS data collection and RUGS leveling as they apply to Rehabilitation.
·Provide assistance with ADLs during activities if necessary.
·Assist resident to participate in individual activities of choice, (ie: set up of equipment, positioning assistance, providing sufficient lighting and space).



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF A OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT):


·Work requires frequently lifting and carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
·Work requires regularly lifting and carrying objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
·Work requires occasionally performing one-person transfers of patients weighing up to 125 pounds who are reliable and able to assist.
·Work requires occasionally participating in the transfer of patients weighing up to 175 pounds who cannot assist, are unreliable, or are unpredictable.Patients weighing over 180 pounds should be transferred with a mechanical device when unable to effectively participate in transfer.
·Work requires frequently stooping and bending, pushing and pulling, reaching above the shoulder, sitting, standing, walking, grasping and fine motor manipulation with the hands, proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and use of computer systems.



OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) Qualifications required

»Must possess current state license in good standing with the State Board



We want to hear from YOU! APPLY NOW!
We are located at 1 Commons Drive, Lake Katrine, NY 12449.