Occupational Therapist OT

Occupational Therapist OT

Meadowbrook Healthcare is an exceptional team-oriented facility looking to hire an Occupational Therapist OT. We are committed to making our residents and staff as comfortable and happy as possible. We provide our team with everything necessary to help you succeed and grow! As an Occupational Therapist OT, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Occupational Therapist OT Salary: $40-45/hr

Occupational Therapist OT - What's in it for you

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Great Work Environment
• PTO and Vacation Time
• Free Meals
• Referral Program
• Paid holidays

Occupational Therapist OT Responsibilities:

• Completes thorough and accurate initial assessment and establishes appropriate plan of care for each patient as prescribed by physician.
• Utilizes appropriate and accurate diagnostic/ prognostic musculoskeletal, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Implements appropriate treatment utilizing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) training, ROM, fine motor activities, functional mobility, therapeutic exercise for gross motor strength, cognitive-perceptual and sensorimotor activities, and patient and family/care person education.
• Educates patient and care persons in use and care of therapeutic equipment, assistive and adaptive devices, orthotic and prosthetic devices, etc.
• Provides patient education in all areas of rehabilitation plan of care to maximize patient independence and assist in the efficiency of the rehabilitation process.
• Adapts plan of care as needed to ensure that patients receive optimum benefit of treatment.
• Documents initial evaluation, daily treatment, reassessment, discharge and supplementary documentation as indicated thoroughly and accurately to provide effective communication with physicians and members of the rehabilitation team.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment and discharge planning, attends care plan meetings.
• Directs and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and other support personnel as indicated by New York State licensure.

Occupational Therapist OT Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid and current New York State Occupational Therapy license and registration with the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding anticipated Occupational Therapy treatment plan, level of expected patient participation, and expected outcome.

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