Occupational Therapist -Registered

• Direct Hire.
• Traveler Occupational Therapist Accepted.
• Full Time.
• Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
• 15k Sign-on Bonus.
• Gas Allowance Stipend.
• Excellent Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, HRA, FSA, PTO w/ Buy Back option.
• Recognition Program with points to redeem for prizes and gift cards.
• Employee referral program.
• Mentorship Program.
• Continuing education program with a benefit of up to $1,000 (based on tenure).
• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks.
• New Occupational Therapy Program Grads Welcome.
• Location: Lake Placid, NY (Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics)
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Newly, renovated building
• This position will be staffed specifically in the REHAB unit.

Occupational therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services.

State specific Occupational Therapy license required.

Weekdays, Weekends and rotating holidays are part of the schedule.

• Responsibilities:
• Initiates skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.
• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, MDS records and discharge summaries for residents in occupational therapy program.
• Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
• Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director of Occupational Therapy.
• Maintains statistical records of residents’ treatments.
• Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
• Records and updates resident’s care plan.
• Qualifications:
• Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy required.
• State license to practice occupational therapy required.
• Two years’ experience in occupational therapy preferred.

• Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations utilizing a team approach.

• Ability to direct others necessary.

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.

• Sense of responsibility and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members required.

• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.

• Ability to work with geriatric and chronically ill residents, as well as other professionals in a friendly and helpful manner necessary.

• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy required.
• State license to practice occupational therapy required.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

• ABOUT THE AREA: Lake Placid is a village near the lake of the same name, in New York State’s Adirondack Mountains. It's known as a Winter Olympics venue and a hub for snow sports and other outdoor pursuits. In the center of town, Mirror Lake has a trail around the shoreline. The Lake Placid Olympic Museum is a popular attraction. It is a short drive to many well-known colleges & universities and Lake George for recreation & relaxation.