What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist-Lake Placid NY-Salary from $80k to $110k/yr! position at Prominent Career Solutions, LLC?
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.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
