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Location: Ithaca, NY | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Days FLEX | Compensation: $70,720 to $81,120 per year

Overview

An established health system in the Ithaca, NY area is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join its outpatient rehabilitation department. This role is central to delivering person-centered evaluation and treatment services while supporting the growth of the clinical team through mentorship and community education.

What you'll do

• Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities to develop personalized therapy plans aimed at improving daily living skills and overall functionality
• Design and implement customized therapy programs based on patient evaluations, focusing on rehabilitation, adaptation, and enhancing motor skills
• Track and document patient progress, adjusting therapy plans as necessary to ensure optimal recovery and achievement of therapeutic goals
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care and optimal patient outcomes
• Educate patients and their families on strategies to improve independence, manage daily activities, and utilize adaptive equipment for enhanced quality of life
• Instruct and educate occupational therapy students and supervise occupational therapy assistants
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with research and best practices in the field

Required qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited occupational therapy Bachelors program
• NY State licensure
• Ability to perform repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., computer keyboard use)
• Ability to lift and carry light loads up to 50 lbs., including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes, and IV solutions
• Ability to stoop, kneel, sit, walk, or stand for long periods of time (4-8 hours) as needed
• Must be able to physically operate equipment used for the job
• On-site position at a medical center in Ithaca, New York 14850, with flexibility to support other area clinic locations as needed
• Availability for a 40 hours per week schedule, flexible within clinic operating hours: Mon-Thurs (7am-6pm), Fri (7am-4pm)
• 0% to 15% local travel between clinic locations may be required

Preferred qualifications

• Prior occupational therapy experience is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Standard pay rate of $70,720 to $81,120 per year
• Competitive wages
• Tuition scholarships
• Comprehensive health plan
• Employer contribution to a retirement plan
• Generous PTO package
• Career advancement opportunities
• Numerous employee discounts (cafeteria, gyms, etc.)

Why this role

This opportunity offers the chance to join a strong rehabilitation department with multiple potential career paths, along with tuition scholarship opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.