Occupational Therapist, OT
About The Position
Montgomery Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitation services to geriatric patients with complex medical, cognitive, and functional needs. The therapist evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, daily living skills, and functional independence. The role includes coordinating patient-centered care with nurses, physicians, speech therapists, and physical therapists, as well as providing adaptive equipment training, fall prevention strategies, and patient and caregiver education. Services are provided on an as-needed basis across variable schedules and patient acuity levels. Montgomery Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility serving the Hudson Valley, with short-term rehabilitation, subacute, and long-term care services. The facility describes its environment as supportive, resident-centered, committed to innovation, and focused on staff development and community partnerships.
Requirements
- Current license and registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State.
- Current malpractice insurance and a license in good standing.
- Dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality care.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, committed, and passionate approach to quality care.
- Genuine interest in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes challenging residents.
- Patience, a cheerful disposition, and willingness to assist residents and coworkers.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work well under pressure, remain flexible, and work harmoniously with all staff.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate geriatric patients with complex medical, cognitive, and functional needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, daily living skills, and functional independence.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, speech therapists, and physical therapists to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Provide adaptive equipment training, fall prevention strategies, and patient and caregiver education.
- Provide high-quality rehabilitation care across variable schedules and patient acuity levels.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Aetna medical insurance, with coverage beginning on the first of the month after hire
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off package
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ongoing training and continuing education
- Opportunities for career advancement
- $0 copay for primary care visits
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