Impactful Occupational Therapist — Long-Term Care

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan and direct therapy services within a long-term care facility. The role requires an unrestricted state license, knowledge of LTC regulations, and driving essential to facility operations.

You will collaborate with the rehab team, monitor outcomes, ensure compliant documentation, and participate in care planning to support resident independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• A valid, unrestricted license in the state.
• Meet educational requirements of licensure.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
• Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the delivery of occupational therapy services per state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice acts in the state.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the execution of occupational therapy services per physician’s orders and AOTA guidelines.
• Coordinates the achievement and reporting of the facility’s key performance occupational therapy indicators and establishes an ongoing system to monitor them.
• Evaluates and reports key performance indicator outcomes of the OT department to the rehabilitation director to determine actions needed.
• Develops and implements processes to lead and direct OT services including timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and documentation.
• Complies with facility policies for documenting, billing and coding for residents receiving occupational therapy.
• Provides resident information for the resident assessment instrument during defined observation periods.
• Participates as a qualified clinician for interdisciplinary determinations of resident function for Medicare residents.
• Ensures OT equipment is stored, used, sanitized, and safely maintained.
• Participates in team meetings to discuss residents’ progression and discharge planning.
• Follows state OT practice act guidelines and maintains professional conduct.
• Maintains relationships with residents and staff through effective communication.
• Evaluates therapy staff performance and participates in governing body standards.
• Supports committees as needed.

Skills

State license

LTC regulations

Driver's license

Education

State licensure requirements

Job description

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan and direct therapy services within a long-term care facility. The role requires an unrestricted state license, knowledge of LTC regulations, and driving essential to facility operations.

You will collaborate with the rehab team, monitor outcomes, ensure compliant documentation, and participate in care planning to support resident independence and quality of life.