Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

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.

Job Description

• Conduct physical and psychological assessments of clients and develop or follow a treatment plan.
• Participate in family care plan meetings and educate caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.
• Evaluate patient condition regarding physical and primary mental health and evaluate 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

Community Overview

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.