Occupational Therapist - Full Time

The Lutheran Care Center at Poughkeepsie is currently seeking a full time Occupational Therapist to join our team. Come and find out why the Lutheran Care Center has the reputation for excellence we have maintained for over 20 years! Competitive pay, along with medical, dental, vision, 3 weeks’ vacation, 10 holidays, 4 personal days, 12 sick days, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) for eligible employees. JOB SUMMARY:

Manage the professional components of Occupational Therapy evaluations and treatments.

• Assess and evaluate residents and establish goals and plans.

• Re-evaluate goals and treatment plans in accordance with New York State code.

• Document required medical record progress notes per NYS code.

• Insure a physician orders treatments.

• Makes recommendation to Director and/or Physician on resident response to treatment.

• Provide input as a member of the Comprehensive Care Planning Team.

• Make assignments and supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Aide.

• Familiar with facility policy and procedure.

• Attend mandatory in-services and provide Occupational Therapy in-services as needed.

• Assume department tasks as required including transportation, general housekeeping, sanitation, and cleaning of equipment as assigned.

• Inputs data into computer.

• Make rounds of all building on a regular basis to determine safety of the residents’ environment.

• Regularly monitor wheelchairs, geriatric chairs and adaptive devices.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in Occupational Therapy.

• New York State license and current registration required.

• Excellent clinical skills; comprehensive understanding of the issues surrounding long term care.

• Previous experience in Occupational Therapy preferred.

Lutheran Care Center is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, and the care of our residents always comes first. Lutheran Care Center is a subsidiary of The Lutheran Care Network.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of others! For the health and safety of our residents, our facility requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD. EOE