Occupational Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION:
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with physical impairments develop, regain or maintain their ability to perform daily activities through varying skills and techniques or using adaptive equipment. STARTING SALARY: $64,350 - $72,150 Depending on experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.
Participate in family care plan meetings and educate caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.
Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and primary mental health and evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on patients.
Consult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding the patient.
Demonstrate ability to work with senior residents.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from a university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) or AOTA (American - Occupational Therapy Association).
Current OT license in NYS - required
Must have knowledge, skills, and techniques of age-specific developmental factors and be able to evaluate patients.
Must have up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.
Experience in long-term care - preferred
Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable.
Strong customer service skills and compassion

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks

• Referral Bonuses

• Peer Mentorship

• Generous Paid Time Off

ABOUT US:

VestraCare is a portfolio of four health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group. Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Experience
Preferred
Experience in long-term care - preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Required
OT
Skills
Preferred
Compassion
Communication Skills
People Skills
Documentation Skills
Assessment Skills
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Work Location: In person