Occupational Therapist

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley's leading integrated health system, you'll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you're interested in a health system that's both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as an Occupational Therapist on our Occupational Therapy team at Garnet Health Medical Center Catskill.

Responsibilities:

• The Registered Occupational Therapist performs functional evaluations; plans and utilises a program of purposeful activities to develop and maintain adaptive skills designed to achieve maximal physical and mental functioning of the patient in his or her daily life tasks; and supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you'll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: BS. or B.A. or Masters in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum Experience: One year experience preferred.
• Required Certification/Registration: Licensed in New York State with one year experience preferred or possession of a New York State limited permit. An occupational therapist practising under a limited permit will have 6 months from the date of issuance of the limited permit to successfully pass the New York State licensing examination.
• BLS certification must be completed prior to being released from unit orientation, must maintain BLS Certification throughout durations of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires physical capacity to transfer and/or assist in the transfer of a variety of patients, transport bulky equipment safely, and consistently practice proper body mechanics. Will require bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching. Requires 20% sitting and 80% standing. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken and written word is required.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. May have occasional exposure to blood, body substances, infectious materials, chemical hazards, vibration, radiation, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organise and synthesise new information, and prioritise tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Workplace type: On-site

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care