Occupational Therapist, OT

Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center • Holmes, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is hiring Occupational Therapists to provide rehabilitation services in a 160-bed skilled nursing facility. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats geriatric residents with complex medical, cognitive, and functional needs, developing individualized treatment plans to improve activities of daily living, mobility, strength, and functional independence. The role involves collaborating with rehabilitation staff and the interdisciplinary care team, including nurses, physicians, speech therapists, and physical therapists, to provide coordinated, patient-centered care. Occupational Therapists also provide adaptive equipment training, fall-prevention strategies, and education for residents and caregivers. The position requires flexibility to provide high-quality care across variable schedules and levels of patient acuity. Full-time and per-diem opportunities are available. Weekday coverage is desired; weekend coverage is a plus. Per-diem applicants must have skilled nursing facility experience; new graduates and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply for the full-time position.

Requirements

• Current license and registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State.
• Current malpractice insurance and a license in good standing.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach and commitment to quality care.
• Strong 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 staff.
• Per-diem applicants must have skilled nursing facility experience.

Nice To Haves

• Weekend coverage availability is a plus.
• For the full-time position, both new graduates and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat geriatric patients with complex medical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, activities of daily living, strength, and functional independence.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation staff and the interdisciplinary care team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Provide adaptive equipment training and fall-prevention strategies.
• Educate residents and caregivers.
• Provide rehabilitation services flexibly across variable schedules and patient acuity levels.

Benefits

• For benefit-eligible employees, Aetna health insurance begins on the first day of the month after hire, with low employee contributions.
• Excellent benefits are advertised for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed