Occupational Therapist, OT, Full Time

The-Pearl-At-Fort-Lauderdale; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join their rehabilitation team. The OT will assess patients, develop and implement a treatment plan, and set achievable goals with physician oversight, while educating patients and families in therapy techniques.

Responsibilities include supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, maintaining thorough documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families.
• Report to work on time and maintain professional conduct.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient service skills

Clinical excellence

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Education

OT degree from accredited college/university

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.

For information please visit : https://info.flclearinghouse.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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