Occupational Therapist, OT

Job Title

Middletown Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a 230-bed top rated skilled nursing facility dedicated to being a premier provider in short-term rehabilitation, subacute, & long-term healthcare services & trusted by families to care for their loved ones for 30+ years. Our mission is to provide high quality care to all with respect & compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals.

We offer excellent benefits including Aetna Health benefits on the 1st of the month after hire, along with other key benefits for those eligible.

Job Description

Occupational Therapist, OT is to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing Occupational Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Occupational Therapist, OT must possess the ability to plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., of the occupational therapy program to help residents obtain/maintain their highest level of physical, mental and social well-being.

Occupational Therapist, OT will interpret and/or instruct in physical therapy policies and procedure to personnel, residents, family members, etc. as necessary.

Occupational Therapist, OT will participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments (MDS), etc. as necessary.

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as required.

Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required and maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.

Requirements

• Must possess a current license and registration to practice as a Occupational Therapist, OT in the State of NY.
• Must possess current malpractice insurance, license in good standing
• Dedicated to providing extraordinary compassionate care as a Occupational Therapist, OT
• Energetic, enthusiastic, committed, & passionate about quality care
• Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, & sometimes challenging residents
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, & willingness to assist any residents & co-workers
• Excellent communication, customer service, & organization skills
• Trusted to work independently & in a team environment
• Able to work well under pressure, flexible, & will work harmoniously with all staff
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. For assistance with the application, interview process, job functions, or employment benefits, contact the facility directly by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io and asking to speak to the HR Department or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io

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