OT (Occupational Therapist)

White Plains, NY, US

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Unit Notes
Acute/Hospital based experience

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, cognitive, neurological, or developmental conditions. The Occupational Therapist will provide evidence-based rehabilitation services to improve functional independence, enhance daily living skills, and maximize patients' overall quality of life.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess patients' physical, cognitive, sensory, and functional abilities
  • Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), upper extremity function, fine motor skills, coordination, balance, and cognitive abilities
  • Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment, assistive devices, splints, orthotics, and environmental modifications
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive techniques, energy conservation, joint protection, and fall prevention strategies
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, discharge planning, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements
  • Promote patient independence, functional recovery, and participation in meaningful daily activities through compassionate, patient-centered care

Required Qualifications:

  • Active, unrestricted Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of practice
  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current BLS/CPR certification required
  • Minimum 1 year of recent Occupational Therapist experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, rehabilitation techniques, anatomy, functional assessments, and evidence-based practice
  • Excellent clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, communication, and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered rehabilitation care

Pay Rate
$56.83 - $61.71/hour

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