Occupational Therapist at Elderwood Administrative Services in Lancaster, New York

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist

Requisition ID

2020-14070

# of Openings

1

Area of Interest

Therapy

Company

Elderwood

Location

Elderwood at Lancaster

Position Type

Per Diem

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Overview

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.

* The facility is in need of PRN Staff.*

Responsibilities

Initiates skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician's orders; maintains required contact with physician.
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Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, MDS records and discharge summaries for residents in occupational therapy program.
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Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
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Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director of Occupational Therapy.
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Maintains statistical records of residents' treatments.
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Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
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Records and updates resident's care plan.

Qualifications

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Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy required.
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State license to practice occupational therapy required.
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Two years' experience in occupational therapy preferred.
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Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations utilizing a team approach.
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Ability to direct others necessary.
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Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
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Sense of responsibility and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members required.
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Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.
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Ability to work with geriatric and chronically ill residents, as well as other professionals in a friendly and helpful manner necessary.
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Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.

Company Details

Elderwood at Lancaster is a 96 bed, five-star, skilled nursing facility (SNF). We offer comprehensive, personalized orthopedic, cardiac, and post-surgical rehab programs including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Services and Programs include Oncology, SMARTS Express Care, Wound Care, Cardiac Telemetry Services, Palliative and Respite Care and Seasons Memory Care. We pride ourselves on a friendly, home-like atmosphere.

Employee Perks!

Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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