Occupational Therapist

Westminster Communities Of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Westminster Oaks is actively seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for a 30-hour week schedule, Monday through Friday with some weekend coverage. The role includes resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support a general rehab caseload.

The position also involves teaching care staff, contributing to clinical program development, and supervising therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

Qualifications

• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates independent clinical judgment and decision making.
• Meets ASHA requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and develop care plans.
• Provide direct treatment and participate in interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.
• Involve in clinical program development and staff training.
• Enter and maintain care plans and documentation.
• Perform resident home assessments and screenings as part of admissions and ongoing care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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.
• 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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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor's Degree or better in Occupational Therapy.

Experience

Required

Outpatient and inpatient experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Occupational Therapist

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