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Occupational Therapist

Taconic Health Care, Beacon, NY, United States


Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon, 10 Hastings Dr, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

Rate: $50.00/hour

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

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Bonus Program

Weekly or Same Day Pay Options

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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