DescriptionnnOccupational TherapistnnNEW STARTING RATE: $55.00nnSHIFT: Per Diem, DaysnnBENEFITS:nnWeekly PaychecksnnReferral BonusesnnFlexible SchedulesnnPeer MentorshipnnGenerous Paid Time OffnnJOB DESCRIPTION:nnAn Occupational Therapist helps patients with physical impairments develop, regain or maintain their ability to perform daily activities through varying skills and techniques or using adaptive equipment.nnRESPONSIBILITIES:nnConducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plannnParticipate in family care plan meetings and educate caregivers and family members of clients on patient carennEvaluating patient condition regarding physical and primary mental health and evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on patientsnnConsult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding the patientnnDemonstrate ability to work with senior residentsnnOther duties as assignednnREQUIREMENTS:nnNew York State Occupational Therapist licensurennCurrent CPR certificationnnPhysical strength to lift between 50-100lbsnnAble to collaborate with a wide range of health care disciplines, as well as offer insight to patient and family membersnnPossess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of occupational therapy, as well as the procedures and principles of administration, organization, and managementnnStrong written and verbal communication skillsnnAPPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:nnTaconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at HopewellnnCall 845 763-3004 for more information.nnABOUT US:nnTaconic Health Care is a portfolio of three health care facilities in New York state, including: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon; Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill; and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, The McGuire Group and VestraCare.nnOur team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.nnOur collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!nnQualificationsnnLicenses & CertificationsnnRequirednnOTnnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)