What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center?
Great Opportunity!!! Bethany Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility, located in Rome N.Y. is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our wonderful team. Experience is preferred but willing to work with a newly trained graduate.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for:
Assessing patients who require rehabilitation-services including:
- Evaluation & treatment of residents in accordance with orders and direction of the physician through the use of therapeutic procedures and assistive devices. Intension is to maximize functional potentials in all areas pertaining to quality of life.
Establishes plans along with realistic & achievable goals for residents.
Provides direct patient care to assess their medical condition & functional capabilities
Assesses limitations & restrictions and potential for rehabilitation
Communicates with members of the Interdisciplinary Team to plan & evaluate team goals for each patient.
Document and record the patient’s condition. Educate and update residents and families of this in an appropriate setting.
Requirements:
Must be a graduate from an accredited college
Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Must possess a current NY state Occupational Therapist license in good standing
Should be CPR certified
Salary & benefits is based upon experience.