Occupational Therapists

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing•Beacon, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation Nursing, a 160-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Beacon, NY, is looking for committed and patient-focused Full Time or Part-time Occupational Therapists to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of elderly with physical, mental or developmental conditions. The successful candidate will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a “hands on” perspective be able to adapt the environment and therapies to fit the needs of the patient.

Requirements

2 Years working experience as occupational therapist
Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
Professional behavior
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Valid license to practice occupational therapy
BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Responsibilities

Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
Guide and educate family members and caregivers
Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
Collect data and document processes followed
Regularly follow-up client