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.