Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Opportunity at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center

Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield is hiring per diem Occupational Therapists! Berkshire Rehab is a 57-bed, award-winning, all-male skilled nursing facility with a large veterans population. Hourly rate up to $50 an hour with weekly pay.

As an Occupational Therapist, you provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload while also participating in the clinical team process.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• CEU's per state licensure requirements.
• Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained.
• New graduates welcome!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Screens patients/residents
• Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
• Under a physician's order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers.
• Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
• Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers and supervisor.
• Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.

Specific Requirements:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
• Communication skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities.
• Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient care.
• Requires intense attention and concentration.
• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).