Occupational Therapist, OT

Montgomery Nursing & Rehabilitation Center • Montgomery, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility serving the Hudson Valley. The Occupational Therapist provides rehabilitation services to geriatric patients with complex medical, cognitive, and functional needs. The role includes evaluating and treating patients and developing individualized plans to improve mobility, daily living skills, and functional independence. The therapist collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team and provides adaptive equipment training, fall prevention strategies, and education for patients and caregivers. The position requires flexibility to provide high-quality care across variable schedules and patient acuity levels.

The facility describes a supportive, employee-centered and resident-centered environment, with opportunities to gain experience in short-term rehabilitation, subacute care, and long-term care. It invests in services, technologies, systems, and approaches, and emphasizes compassionate care, community partnerships, and ongoing learning.

Requirements

• Current New York State license and registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current malpractice insurance and a license in good standing.
• Compassionate commitment to providing quality care.
• 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 under pressure, remain flexible, and work harmoniously with all staff.
• Genuine interest in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes challenging residents.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat 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, physical therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Provide adaptive equipment training, fall prevention strategies, and patient and caregiver education.
• Provide high-quality care across variable schedules and patient acuity levels.
• Help residents recover, regain independence, and live with dignity.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50.00–$54.00 per hour.
• Aetna medical insurance, beginning the first of the month after hire; the posting notes a $0 copay for primary care visits.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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