Occupational Therapist

Company: USA Staffing Network
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapist Opening:

DIRECT HIRE: PERMANENT, OR A 13 WEEK TRAVELER ASSIGNMENT (WILL ACCEPT EITHER)
Full Time (Weekdays, Some Weekends and Holidays)
Competitive Compensation, based on experience
Excellent Full Benefits Package

Location: Wheatfield, NY (Near Buffalo NY & Niagara County NY)

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.

Responsibilities:
Initiates skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physicians 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 residents 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.

Keywords: USA Staffing Network, Niagara Falls , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Niagara Falls, New York