Occupational Therapist

Westminster Oaks in; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (30 hours/week) to provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation for a general rehab caseload. The role includes teaching care-giving staff and participating in clinical program development.

The position requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure as required by law, with outpatient and inpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and state licensure as required by law.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Meets ASHA requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents to identify physical and cognitive deficits that affect daily living, following MD orders.
• Design restorative programs and train residents in adaptive equipment usage.
• Develop and enter Care Plans in the system for resident needs and maintain documentation.
• Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of discharge planning.
• Conduct admissions and routine screenings to determine therapy needs.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and supervise therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

ASHA requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

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/

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Experience

Required

• Outpatient and inpatient experience required.

Education

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or better in Occupational Therapy

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Occupational Therapist

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