Occupational Therapist for Rehab Department of a HealthCare organization serving the Senior Population
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Pay Range: $59 - $61
Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Job Duties Include:
- Plans and administers Occupational therapy treatment programs for medically referred participants to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts.
- Recommends equipment for discharges as appropriate
- Participates in clinical education of student affiliates
Job Requirements:
- Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree, required
- New York State licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist
- One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapist and/or experience with the Geriatric population preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population
- Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff.
- Ability to use all OT Modalities/equipment.
- Ability to travel to participant's homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics.