Occupational Therapist (OT)

Ormond-Rehabilitation-; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormond-Rehabilitation- is seeking an Occupational Therapist to screen, evaluate, and treat patients in a facility setting. The role requires an OT degree, current state licensure, and strong communication skills. You will lead therapy plans, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

The position involves collaboration with the rehab team, participation in meetings, and ongoing professional development to maintain best practices in patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current state license required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings to determine patient need.
• Perform evaluations under physician order and develop treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans and supervise OT staff as needed.
• Participate in continuing education for professional growth.
• Maintain patient and facility confidentiality and accurate billing information.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and family meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation adheres to Rehabilitation department and facility policies.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders.

Skills

Communication skills

Current state license

Accreditation standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The Occupational Therapist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s 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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