Occupational Therapist

Alhambra-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off and paid holidays.

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist at Alhambra-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Cente evaluates residents, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides therapy to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life.

This role focuses on ADLs, functional mobility, cognition, coordination, and safety, with supervision of COTAs where applicable, and adheres to Medicare and facility guidelines in an interdisciplinary team setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current OT license in good standing in the state of Florida.
• Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation and Medicare regulations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide therapy focused on ADLs, functional mobility, strength, coordination, cognition, and safety.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with Medicare and facility guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.
• Supervise COTAs as applicable.
• Educate residents and families on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Geriatric rehabilitation knowledge

Medicare regulations knowledge

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

• The Occupational Therapist evaluates residents, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides occupational therapy services to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life
• Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Provide therapy focused on ADLs, functional mobility, strength, coordination, cognition, and safety
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with Medicare and facility guidelines
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning
• Supervise COTAs as applicable
• Educate residents and families on adaptive techniques and equipment
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations

Job Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Current OT license in good standing in the state of Florida
• Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation and Medicare regulations
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Compliance notice (Florida): This position requires background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse. For more information, visit: info.flclearinghouse.com. This URL is provided to meet state posting requirements.