What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Sapphire Nursing and Rehab at Goshen?
We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid Time Off, Pension and Opportunities for Professional Growth :
Sapphire Nursing and Rehab at Goshen is looking for a committed and patient-focused Part-Time Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of the elderly at our facility with physical, mental or developmental conditions. The successful candidate will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a “hands on” perspective be able to adapt the environment and therapies to fit the needs of the patient.
This position will involve working days from Sunday-Thursday.
Responsibilities
- Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality;
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions;
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL);
- Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components;
- Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities;
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use;
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers;
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals;
- Collect data and document processes followed;
- Regularly follow-up client;
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Benefits :
ABOUT US :
Sapphire Nursing and Rehab at Goshen is a premier skilled nursing facility located in Orange County. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.
Sapphire Nursing and Rehab at Goshen , considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sapphire Nursing are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
