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Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis and infusion therapy. Sharing the campus is Gurwin’s Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens) and our Certified Home Health Agency and Licensed Home Care Agency.
Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work the day shift, who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Current New York State Licensure or eligibility.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Provides treatments to the resident in accordance with the goals and plan set by the Occupational Therapist. Modifies or adjusts treatment within the limits of the plan of care based upon resident’s reactions.
Progresses treatment under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Independently organizes a caseload that reflects the department’s productivity standard.
Maintains appropriate record keeping in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
Participates in the Inter/Intradepartmental In-service Education Program.
Acts as Clinical Instructor, providing education and supervision to COTA students.
Maintains a working knowledge of job duties and departmental policies and procedures. Makes recommendations for revisions.
Actively participates in the departmental Performance Improvement Program.
Assists in the planning, development or revision of programs within the Rehabilitation Department.
Participates in resident/family/discharge care planning conferences.
Performs other related duties as requested by the Supervisor.
Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when dealing with peers and supervisors.
Assists in the transportation of residents as appropriate.
Adheres to all aspects of Customer Service, some examples include the following: working together, showing empathy, courteous communication, respect of others.
We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits:
· Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:
o Fitness Reimbursement Program
o Wellness discounts
· Dental Insurance through MetLife
· Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EyeMed)
· Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify
· Flexible Spending Account – Medical and/or Dependent Care
· Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)
· Life Insurance – value is equal to employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee)
· National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)
· Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview
· Tax deferred annuity plan – employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)
· Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
· Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions
· Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions
· Starbuck’s café on-site
· Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing
· Employee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events
· Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, BethpageFCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!
EOE M/F/D/V