Occupational Therapist

WESTMINSTER OAKS; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Westminster Oaks is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (30 hours/week, Mon–Fri with some weekend coverage). The role includes patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and interdisciplinary consultation for a general rehab caseload.

Responsibilities also include teaching care staff, contributing to clinical program development, supervising therapists and completing care plans and documentation. Outpatient/inpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Professional licensure as required by state law.
• Two years of clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Uses independent clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and participate in care planning.
• Provide direct treatment and rehab services to a general caseload.
• Consult with interdisciplinary team and staff training.
• Supervise other therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.
• Develop and enter Care Plans and maintain documentation.
• Conduct Resident Home Assessments and quarterly/annual screenings.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Professional Licensure (OT)

Job description

Westminster Oaks is seeking a full time, 30 hours a week, Monday through Friday (with some weekends) Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participate in the interdisciplinary team process. Provide teaching and training to care giving staff. Involvement with the clinical program development. Supervise other therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

• Evaluate, identify and treat physical and cognitive deficits that interfere with the resident's ability to perform daily life activities. Follow recommendations on MD's orders.
• Design restorative programs and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment.
• Develop and enter Care Plans in the system for each of the resident's needs. Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process.
• Perform Resident's screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and Professional Licensure where required by state of law; two years clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem- solving and decision-making skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Meet ASHA requirements for the position.

This position requires a criminal background. More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

EOE/DFWP - We honor those who serve.

Experience Required

• Outpatient and inpatient experience required.

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree or better in Occupational Therapy

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Occupational Therapist

Equal Opportunity Employer

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