Occupational Therapist, OT, Full Time

The-Pearl-At-Fort-Lauderdale; Coral Estates (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will assess referred patients, create and administer rehabilitation plans, and provide direct patient care under physician direction.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, supervising OT Assistants, and collaborating with other disciplines to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license in Florida.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop rehabilitation treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and document progress.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Supervise OT Assistants and coordinate with rehab team.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Accredited OT program degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is looking for a talented full time Occupational Therapists to join their ever-growing team.

Responsibilities Include

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Occupational Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Occupational Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.


• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.


• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.


• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.


• Well versed with documentation writing


• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.


• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.


• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence


• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.


• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation


• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Background Screening Requirment

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer