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Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill , a premier long term skilled nursing facility located in Orange, New York has immediate openings for Full-time OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST(OT). We are looking for individuals who desire a worthwhile career that has purpose and makes a meaningful difference in someone’s life.Responsibilities:Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life qualitySelect and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventionsApply 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 componentsAssess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilitiesRecommend adaptive equipment and train in its useGuide and educate family members and caregiversObserve, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goalsCollect data and document processes followedRegularly follow-up clientSkills:Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative mediaFamiliarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)Ability to manage patients with different types of personalitiesCurrent knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the professionProfessional behaviorExcellent interpersonal communication skillsValid license to practice occupational therapyBS degree or greater in occupational therapyBenefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceGenerous Paid time offAbout Us:Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sapphire Nursing are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.Who we are: We are an innovative skilled nursing facility within the Hudson Valley, specializes in caring for the elderly. Our successful reputation has been built by the efforts of our dedicated employees and is supported by Sapphire’s future strategies, which reflect our appreciation for those who work in our organizations. Please join us and begin a successful and rewarding careerWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
