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 FacilityNewly, renovated buildingThis 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.