Location: Binghamton,NY, USA
Job DescriptionGood Shepherd Fairview Home is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our exceptional Therapy team!Good Shepherd BenefitsBenefits will full-time employment include; Health, Dental Vision, Paid Life insurance, Long-term Disability, 403(b), paid vacation, PTO & Holidays.Requirements: State Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist or COTA.Job description:Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients who demonstrate disorders of neurological deficit, musculoskeletal deficit, weakness, paralysis, postural deficit. Eval and treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician.Responsible for screening of residents of the facility.Completion of all necessary documentationAttending all required facility meetings and in-services, including Medicare meetings, patient staffing, family meetings, care plans.May assist both the Therapy Coordinator and Rehab Director in program development.Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state, federal, and other appropriate certification.Employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect and follow OBRA Resident's Rights Guidelines.Responsible for the appropriate scheduling of residents on caseload.Will contact the Therapy Coordinator and Rehab Director if productivity levels consistently fall below or exceed the standard to indicate the need for additional staffing or the need for assistance in screening and identifying residents in need of OT services.Responsible for the scheduling and completing of in-services for facility staff education.Present her/himself in a professional manner at all times including professional conduct, professional communication, and appropriate dress while in the facility.Other duties as assigned.APPLY NOW!SummaryIt is our policy to comply with all applicable Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.Notice to applicants: Good Shepherd Communities will reasonably accommodate an individual's disability during both the application process and on the job. Please contact the Human Resources department to request any reasonable accommodation you may require to participate in the application process.