Occupational Therapist

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat residents, develop individualized plans, and supervise supportive staff in a skilled nursing setting.

The role requires an OT degree and current state license, with strong communication skills and knowledge of accreditation standards. The OT will collaborate with the rehab team, participate in meetings, and ensure quality patient care and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have a Degree in Occupational Therapy and current state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles.
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing OT services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings to determine need.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Implement plans through direct treatment and staff education.
• Supervise OT staff and rehab aides; ensure proper training.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information.
• Maintain accurate billing information daily per procedures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary and family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation requirements and facility policies.
• Engage in continuing education for professional growth.

Skills

OT degree

State license

Communication skills

Therapy evaluation knowledge

Evidence of standards knowledge

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Qualifications: The Occupational Therapist must: have a Degree in Occupational Therapy, have current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Occupational Therapist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of occupational therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continual professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physical related information
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehabilitation, Inc.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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