What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Taconic Health Care?
Occupational Therapist
SHIFT: Per Diem, Days
BENEFITS:
- Weekly Paychecks
- Referral Bonuses
- Flexible Schedules
- Peer Mentorship
- Generous Paid Time Off
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.
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:
- New York State Occupational Therapist licensure
- Current CPR certification
- Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs
- Able to collaborate with a wide range of health care disciplines, as well as offer insight to patient and family members
- Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of occupational therapy, as well as the procedures and principles of administration, organization, and management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon
Call 845 763-3004 for more information.
ABOUT US:
Taconic Health Care is a portfolio of three health care facilities in New York state, including: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon; Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill; and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, The McGuire Group and VestraCare.
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.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!
